Dog Training Archives | Animal Wellness Magazine
Not all dogs are food-motivated, which can make treat training ineffective. Here’s how to use toys as training rewards instead. This may be hard...
How managing your dog or cat’s emotional state takes the stress out of vet...
Seeing the veterinarian on a regular basis is a necessary part of being an animal parent. Recognizing and managing your dog or cat’s emotional...
My dog doesn’t like kids – what should I do?
Andrea Gronwald - March 16, 2021
If your dog doesn’t like kids, counter-conditioning, desensitization, and other training techniques can help him feel more comfortable in the presence of children. Children...
Dogs that eat too fast are at risk of choking, stomach problems, and bloat. Here are five ways to encourage your dog to eat...
Why dogs like digging holes, and how you can help prevent Fido from turning your yard into a moonscape. If you’ve spent a lot...
What does it take to make the best pee pad on the planet?
These five steps will help you train your dog to be a great leash-walker, without any pulling or lunging. We’re all spending more time...
If your dog seems bent on escaping from your yard and running off, you need to figure out why, while finding ways to keep...
Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT - August 10, 2020
Separation anxiety is common in canines, but don’t despair. Follow these four important steps to a calmer, more relaxed dog. Separation anxiety in dogs is...
Christine Pazdalski - May 28, 2020
Many dogs are poorly socialized as puppies, leading to over-reactive behaviors in adulthood. The good news is that you can vastly improve your dog’s...
Does your dog show aggression toward other dogs?
Cammie Morgan - March 2, 2020
A 5-step guide to helping your canine companion overcome aggression towards other dogs. If you have a dog who displays aggressive or defensive tendencies...
Why dominance-based dog training isn’t the answer
Christine Pazdalski - January 31, 2020
Many people still believe that dominance-based dog training is the only way to successfully train their canine companion. Here’s why we need to drop...
If your dog doesn’t cooperate when you try to take good photos of him, you’re not alone. These 5 tips will soon have you...
They’re common problems, but they can make walking your dog less than enjoyable. The key to stop him from barking and lunging on the...
Andrea Gronwald - June 28, 2019
Maintaining your dog’s good behavior
Susan Dalton, PhD - December 18, 2018
You worked hard to train your dog when he was young, but how do you maintain his good behavior on an ongoing basis? You...
Gillian Ridgeway - September 18, 2018
Is your dog's digging getting out of hand? If it looks like you have gophers living in your lawn, it's time to take steps...
Sarah Ann Gray - August 21, 2018
From cruelty to kindness -- how our approach to dog training has become more enlightened. Dog training has come a long way in the...
Does your dog growl when he shouldn't? Here's how to solve the problem using positive training methods. Sarah's two rescue dogs are very gentle and...
You’d think that dogs and play would go together like apples and cinnamon, and in most cases, they do. But depending on how a...
Understanding your dog’s mind and emotions
Tammy M. Donaldson, MS, PhD, CAAB - July 13, 2018
How smart is your dog? How many emotions does he have access to? Recent research into canine behavior and cognition is yielding some surprising...