Resource Guarding Between Dogs – Why It Happens and What To Do About It
Resource Guarding Between Dogs: Why It Happens and What to Do About It Resource guarding between dogs is a serious behavior issue that can create tension, fights, and injury inside the home. Many people think a dog who guards food, toys, bones, or objects is being “dominant” or “mean,” but in most cases, the dog […]
When Your Dog Refuses to Walk
When a dog refuses to walk, don’t think of it as stubbornness first. Usually it’s fear, confusion, discomfort, low motivation, or the dog has learned that stopping works. Rule Out Pain Before Training Start by ruling out pain: sore paws, nails too long, harness rubbing, neck/back pain, arthritis, heat, cold, or fear of the surface. […]