Testing for food aggression ~ Poochie Project
Here is a fantastic article about food aggression testing from our friends at Poochie Project. Some dogs will show food aggression depending on the newness of the environment and the food itself....
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Dear Labby – Teeth Baring
Dear Labby, When our two dogs play, Tally dances all around Taj trying to engage her. Taj being the older dog stands and looks at her, taunting her energetically, and every now and then she’ll give her...
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Mythbuster #7 Dogs Hate Cats and Vice Versa
This is a well known fact – Dogs hate cats and cats hate dogs – right? The animosity between the two species is well-documented through the ages in books, movies, cartoons and maybe even in your daily...
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Fear Aggression in Dogs
Don’t misunderstand, I am no expert when it comes to working with dogs with fear aggression. Jack had a touch of this problem, but with hard work and a good trainer, he’s worked through most of it and...
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Dear Labby, Can I be sued if my dog bites someone?
Dear Labby, We have a dog who can be aggressive in certain circumstances. We work hard on her training and have made great strides, but she is still very protective of her home and her yard. I worry...
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Dogs and kids – what could go wrong?
Dear Labby, We adopted a border collie/australian shepherd mix a few years ago and she is as sweet as can be. Our problems started when our daughter was born. At first, Blu was totally in love with the...
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Jack Looks to WOOF for Support
Both Jack and Maggie came to us after years of neglect and mistreatment. In other words, they both had some baggage. Jack was over-anxious and reactive. Maggie was extremely fearful. I’ve written about...
View ArticleSlimDoggy MythBuster | Dog Aggression or Love?
Today we’re going to discuss a subject not frequently covered…dog humping. Yes, dogs hump each other, they hump you, they may hump the sofa pillows or a stuffed toy. But why do they hump? Some people...
View ArticleDear Labby: What to do About Barking Dogs
Dear Labby, We have new neighbors who moved in about 6 weeks ago. They seem like a nice family, but the problem is they have two dogs that bark. A LOT. They are left home alone all day, everyday and...
View ArticleOutdoor vs Indoor – Which is Better for your Dog?
How we care for our dogs has certainly changed over the last few decades. I remember when I was growing up, my grandfather owned a kennel and he raised collies and boarded dogs. The barn (or the...
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