by Neil | Jan 7, 2008 | 6. The Real World (Solve Problems)
Along with doggie aggression, one of the most common issues that people have with their dogs is behavior that we would translate as "separation anxiety". You leave the house, and your dog goes on a rampage - digging, chewing, barking, howling, etc. - much to your...
by Neil | Nov 6, 2007 | 6. The Real World (Solve Problems)
When your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, remember that what you're really dealing with is a dog who can't stay relaxed around other dogs. That's the problem, period. A dog who can't stay relaxed around other dogs will reach the point of overload, resulting in...
by Neil | Oct 2, 2007 | 6. The Real World (Solve Problems)
Ideas for dog training articles abound, it seems. Sunday morning I was eating breakfast at a local brunch joint (hello Pepperclub!) when one of the other patrons overheard that I wrote a dog training blog. It seems that she has a new Bergamasco puppy who has the...
by Neil | Sep 18, 2007 | 6. The Real World (Solve Problems)
This situation might seem familiar to you: You're on a walk with your dog, through the woods, around the neighborhood, wherever. Everything is fine, doggie is just sniffing the ground, and you're feeling nice and relaxed, just enjoying the scenery. All of a sudden,...
by Neil | Aug 31, 2007 | 6. The Real World (Solve Problems)
You may recall that I am the proud person to a formerly aggressive dog, and that "curing" Nola's dog aggression was what led me to become a dog trainer in the first place. Since aggression is a fairly common issue with dogs, it has been widely discussed; however,...
