by Sarah Wilson, MySmartPuppy.com Jumping up can be annoying as well as painful. It can also be dangerous; knocking over a child or older person, even with friendly intentions, can injure. You can get a good handle on this problem … Continue reading →

Mouthing is a playful behavior most pups indulge in, which involves their mouth on your flesh. It is generalized (meaning they mouth everyone equally), some breeds mouth more than others and the beginning of teething (around four months of age) … Continue reading →

GettinTraining a dog to come when called is easier when you avoid these common mistakes.g your dog to come to you when called is a challenge for many pet owners and there are five things that people commonly do that … Continue reading →

When asked if their dog comes when called, many people pause and say, “Well, some of the time.” Many people have problems with certain situations. Four of them are outlined here: Help! My Dog Won’t Come… In from the Backyard … Continue reading →

What do you do when your dog won’t come to you? This scary and frustrating moment happens to everyone eventually. Here are a few things you can try that have worked for us through the years. Run In the Opposite … Continue reading →

Most dogs bark at some sounds. Some dogs have what is called a low threshold, meaning they bark at almost every sound, while other, high threshold dogs are only roused by certain, loud and/or uncommon sounds. And the types of … Continue reading →

Almost every dog comes running when they hear the doorbell/knock at the door, barking nonstop. Managing this behavior is usually made more difficult by our attempts to greet (and/or apologize to) the guest or delivery person while we hold back … Continue reading →

If your dog barks at you when you are on the phone, watching television, visiting with guests, sitting at the computer, or when hugging someone, he’s probably barking to get your attention. And if you have ever tossed him a … Continue reading →

Dogs barking outside are not just annoying to you, but can be annoying for many people in the vicinity. In many cases, the short answer is: bring the dog inside. A dog has a limited number of ways to amuse … Continue reading →

Few things are quite as embarrassing as having your dog barking and lunging at people, dogs, bicyclists, etc when you are out for a walk. DO: Reward all attention. We mean any attention, anytime, anywhere, inside or outside. We want … Continue reading →