It’s Not My Fault! – Inadvertently Reinforced Bad Behaviors

Now here’s an alarming fact: Every interaction you have with your dog results in his learning something, whether you intentionally meant to train him or not! In a young dog, this is especially significant, since he has less of a history with you and so each interaction has a greater impact.

So what are the most common unintentionally trained bad behaviors?! See if these sound familiar… Read more

Ways To Prevent Your Dog From Unwanted Urination

By: Jonathan Cheong

Problems with inappropriate urination are some of the most commonly encountered by dog owners. As a matter of fact, inappropriate urination and defecation is the most frequently cited reason that owners surrender their animals to shelters.

Before you can address problems with inappropriate urination, it is important to understand the basis of the problem. There are several reasons why dogs lose control of their bladders, and it is important to know the root cause of the problem before it can be properly addressed. Read more

Does Your Dog Pee When You Come Home?

Does your dog tend to urinate when you come home or when meeting people who visit your home?  Don’t worry, this is normal behavior for dogs.  Some dogs demonstrate signs of being submissive by rolling over to show their belly or by urinating. 
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