Eliminating Your Puppy’s Fear-Related Behaviors

Puppy socialization aims to educate the portion of the brain that is emotionally receptive to its surroundings (the amygdala). The most appropriate and effective emotional reactions are calm, material, and joyful. Today, the value of socialization with puppies is widely known and acknowledged. This is why it’s interesting that some professionals in the field of behaviour (myself

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Ways to Manage an Adolescent Dog

Are you finding your cute, sweet, snuggly and very well-behaved dog now acting out? Do you notice your dog isn’t paying attention to you or flinching away when they sees something fascinating or chewing at everything in his view? Have his previously excellent “sit,” “down,” “stay,” and “come” seemingly disappear overnight? Do you see his warm, friendly methods

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How a Mother’s Stress Can Influence Unborn Puppies

Does a stressful and often challenging environment throughout the pregnancy impact how puppies grow out? Imagine that a young pet wanders around on the streets of cities for two months with constant anxiety. The kids chase her around the street, throwing rocks at her. A dog threatens her, and she fights daily to gather satisfaction and feed herself. Finally, she’s

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