Fighting – how to break up a dog fight
Sometimes, despite your best efforts to monitor their interactions, dogs get into fights. To reduce the likelihood of injury to all parties, follow the guidelines below.Don't panicIf you stay calm, you’ll be [...]
Helping your dog with storm phobia
What signs does my dog show if he has a storm phobia? Storm phobias can cause many different problem behaviours. Some of the more common signs are escape (sometimes resulting in injury), [...]
House soiling – Elimination and marking problems in dogs
There are numerous reasons why a dog might soil the house with urine and/or stools. Determining the specific reason is essential for developing a treatment program. Dogs that soil the home continuously [...]
House Training Your Puppy
When you bring a new puppy into your home there will be a period of adjustment. Your goals are to help your puppy to quickly bond to his/her new family, and to [...]
Inappropriate dog sniffing – Is your dog sniffing in all the wrong places?
Most dog owners have experienced that awkward moment when guests arrive and the family dog – full of love and joy – begins sniffing at the guests in all the wrong places. [...]
Is Your Older Dog Going Senile?
Older dogs are likely to develop an increasing number of medical and degenerative problems as they age. Any of the organ systems can be affected and play a role in the development [...]