Canine Behavior: Charles Darwin and the Dominance Meme, Part 2
Does Human Observation Create Dominance Hierarchies? “Although it has been shown that in horses … dominance hierarchies are so poorly...
Dog Behavior: Reactivity
What Is “Reactivity” in Dogs? How and Why Do Dogs Become “Reactive?” Dogs are the most social animal on earth. They can also be the most...
Dog Training: How to Be Your Dog's Stress Buffer
Step One: Make the Dog Feel Safe Originally published in slightly different form on May 1, 2012 at PsychologyToday.com. Understanding...
Dog Training: Teaching a Dog Not to Jump Up
Three Easy Steps to a Politer, and More Socially-Attracted Dog! Does your dog jump up on you whenever you come home? Does he do the same...
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...
How to Teach Your Puppy Not to Bite
Stop Puppy Bites the Natural Way One of the worst fears people have is that their cute, orally-fixated puppy will grow up to be a problem...
Dog Behavior: Why Dogs Bark
A Look at Barking From the Dog's Point of View Dogs are said to bark for different reasons in various situations and under diverse...
Understanding the Importance of Pattern Recognition
Chaser Knows the Names of Over 1000 Toys: Pattern Recognition or Linguistic Ability? Originally published in slightly different form on...
