PICA IN DOGS
What the habit is trying to tell you Eating non-food objects is rarely just a bad habit. The pattern, and
THAT GUILTY LOOK ISN’T GUILT
You come home, find the bin tipped over, and there is your dog: ears flat, head low, eyes sliding away
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ASKDQ: MY BORDER COLLIE HERDS MY CHILDREN
ASKDQ: My Border Collie is three years old and has suddenly started herding my children; he’s circling them, nipping at
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THE SECOND DOG MISTAKE
Why getting a companion dog often backfires, and when it actually works We worry that our dogs are lonely and
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THE OVERSTIMULATED DOG
Why busy isn’t always better We live in an age of activity. Our dogs go to daycare, agility, scent work,
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SEPARATION ANXIETY
Why it really happens and what science says about fixing it Few behavioural problems cause as much distress, to both
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ARE YOUR DOG’S EMOTIONS WRITTEN IN THEIR GENES?
If you have ever looked at your anxious rescue dog or your perpetually enthusiastic Golden Retriever and wondered, “Why is
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HOW TO STOP YOUR DOG FROM JUMPING ON VISITORS
Dogs jumping up on people can be a frustrating and somewhat embarrassing habit, but with patience and positive reinforcement, it’s
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FIREWORKS – WHY PREPARATION IS NEEDED
Fireworks are a predictable, annual stressor for many dogs. And yet, every year, owners find themselves searching for last-minute solutions
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ASKDQ: DOORBELL DRAMA
Q: My dog goes wild when the doorbell rings. What can I do to help him cope better? A: You’re
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