Dog Behavior: Why the Real Wolf Model Is Important in Dog Training
Does the Domesticated Dog’s Genetic Diversity Come from the Wolf’s DNA? Originally published in different form at PsychologyToday.com on...
Canine Behavior: Charles Darwin and the Dominance Meme, Part 1
Do Dominance Hierarchies Run Counter to Darwin's Theories? Two wolves playing in the snow. “I aimed for a modest presentation. I would...
Dog Training: Walking on a Leash, Part 1
Let's Go for a Walk! If you have trouble getting your dog not to pull ahead when walking on the leash, this article may help! Equipment:...
Dog Training: Treating Reactivity, Part 3
This is Oddy The Case of Oddy, the Miniature Schnauzer, Part 2 Odysseus and Penelope (Oddy and Penny), two miniature schnauzers, were...
Dog Training: Treating Reactivity, Part 2
The Case of Oddy, The Miniature Schnauzer This Is Not Oddy Converting Stress Into Flow My interpretation of the Natural Dog Training...
Dog Training: 4 Easy Ways to Establish a Deeper Connection With Your Dog
Observe, Wonder, Feel, and Be. Originally published in slightly different form at PsychologyToday.com. One evening, many years ago, I was...
Dog Behavior: Why Do Dogs Like to "Kiss" Us?
Contains material originally published at PsychologyToday.com. Wolf “Kissing” a Woman—Is This Sweet or a Recipe for Disaster? Traditional...
Dog Behavior: Why Dogs Sniff Each Other
Is Sniffing Other Dogs the Canine Equivalent of a Handshake? Originally published in slightly different form on July 13, 2009 at...
Dog Training: How to Cure Thunderphobia
Barking Up a Storm Excerpted from an article written for DogsNaturally Magazine, Oct/Nov, 2014. Tension & Release Fear of thunderstorms...