Dog Behavior

Having a dog is messy. Teaching your dog to put her toys away won’t help with that… …But at least she’ll learn a fun new skill that’s super impressive to …

It’s clear to me that Matilda loves doing weird tricks. She loves the extra attention she gets when she’s painting or playing dead. So, I’m always on the lookout for …

Dog parks are popping up everywhere. It’s exciting to see how dogs are becoming more and more welcome as members of our communities! But how do you… you know… use …

I can’t believe I’ve never written about one of Matilda’s favorite tricks. Yes, her favorite. Because when you use positive reinforcement, you raise a dog who loves to learn and …

The Five Love Languages (For People) This post is inspired by the concepts in Gary Chapman’s #1 New York Times Best Seller, The 5 Love Languages. I’m not affiliated with …

People say Chihuahuas are yappy little dogs… and they’re not wrong. When your little one is standing as tall as she can, hackles spiked up, chest puffing out with every …

Now that summertime is in full bloom, summer rains are bringing many wonderful lifeforms into our yards and inside our homes. It’s amusing, and honestly kind of handy when Cow …

Potty train another Chihuahua? No thanks. I’d rather teach an octopus to put on pants. Potty training a Chihuahua is HARD. If you’re here for troubleshooting, you’re not alone. There …

I was so excited to move into my first apartment with Matilda and Cow… and so, so guilty. The move seemed like it would only be for my benefit. I …

Your dog needs you to play with her today. It doesn’t matter if she has dog-siblings, a big yard, or plenty of toys and puzzles to keep her entertained. She …

Having two dogs challenges the heart. It’s wonderful to see them bond and play together… But their relationship hasn’t been all Pooh-and-Piglet as I’ve always wanted. Even so, I couldn’t …

Dogs are weird. I love having both Matilda and Cow because between them, they have so many fun quirks. But it was actually my childhood dog who would sometimes carry …

One of the most magical thing about dogs is how excited they get for ordinary events. Me and Cow go on daily runs to prepare for an upcoming 5K. Every …

Have you ever tried training your dog first thing in the morning, before breakfast? Or shortly before dinnertime, when she was really hungry? Some trainers even tell their clients to …

When training our dogs, we can come to a point where we think we need a firmer hand. We wonder if it’s possible to achieve our goals with nothing but …

Reactivity sucks the fun out of having a dog. Walks and dog parks become difficult, even impossible. Having guests over to be greeted by a dog that barks nonstop can …

Do you ever read your horoscope to help you gain perspective on your own finances, relationships and happiness? I love reading about my own sign, even if I don’t understand …

Whether your goal is teach your dog to back it up like a Tonka truck… or set the foundation for complex hind end awareness-based tricks – you can teach the …

Show our guest author some love with comments and shares! Written by Christine Durrant, Professional Dog Trainer & Pet Expert at FearlessPet.com Does your little dog pull on leash? Just …

Does your full-grown dog have no idea what a crate is? Whether you adopted her later in life, or just didn’t feel the need to crate-train her as a puppy, …

Firework anxiety in dogs can manifest in different ways. Your dog may shake, pant, drool, try to hide, or may actually try to “fight” the unseen enemy by running around, …

Barking at squirrels, going nuts when the doorbell rings, getting in squabbles with other dogs – reacting is not unusual dog behavior. After all, dogs will be dogs, right? But …

Teaching your dog any skill, even if it’s simply sitting on cue, is good for her brain. But teaching a dog to paint is a whole ‘notha level of mental …

This article was contributed by our guest author, Madison Baker. Show her some love by sharing and commenting on this post! —– All dogs are little angels, right? Well, that’s …

Guest Authored By Kaylee Moore – Show our guest author some love by sharing and commenting! Some dogs just don’t like treats. I can hear the howls of laughter now. …

Is it time for dinner yet? A post shared by Matilda The Meep Meep (@matildawoofwoof) on Jan 27, 2018 at 5:10pm PST I took just one training session to teach …

Dogs are born to chase. Heelers chase livestock, terriers chase rats, and hounds chase rabbits. Most pet dogs don’t have many opportunities to chase, though they still have a penchant …

When you have more than one dog, you may have been given the advice to establish one dog as the “alpha” of the house. This typically would be the oldest …

Do you ever feel like your dogs aren’t really listening to you? For a while, I thought this was fine. It was fine if my dogs generally recalled when I …

Dogs are a lifesaver for less socially inclined humans. Most dogs love nothing more than being around people, and many will even greet strangers with boundless enthusiasm. I can’t say …