By Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA. Reviewed by Veronica Higgs, DVMIt’s a heartbreaking scene; after a short time away from your house, you return to a dog that’s drooling, trembling, and wide-eyed with fear. There’s a mess by the door, and the TV remote and couch cushions...
by Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDTOriginally, different dog breeds were bred to have different jobs. Even companion breeds were meant to spend all day with their owners. But these days, most dogs get everything they want for free with no work involved. Plus, they spend...
By Hilarie ErbHere is a question AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainers hear often: Why does my dog chew up our things when he has dozens of his very own wonderful toys all over the place?The question is usually about a young puppy, but it could be regarding an older dog who...
by Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDTDigging is such a source of joy for so many dogs. Has your dog filled your yard with holes? Does your garden look like gophers had a wild party? Digging is a common problem behavior in dogs, and many dog owners suffer the consequences...
One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone. Their dogs might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig or try to escape. Although these problems often indicate that a dog needs to be taught polite...
