by Lindsay Pevny | Dec 30, 2016 | Dog Behavior |
Nighttime crying really puts a damper on the joy of a new puppy. During the first few weeks, you’re trying to get a head-start on potty training, crate training, obedience and bonding all at once. If you have a job and need 8 hours of sleep to stay sane,...
by Lindsay Pevny | Sep 22, 2016 | Dog Behavior |
Your dog performs this simple trick by lowering her front legs while her hind legs remain in a standing position. She probably does this every time she wakes up from a nap as she stretches. You can call this a “bow” if your dog is male. My dogs are lovely...
by Lindsay Pevny | Jan 15, 2016 | Dog Behavior |
You want to discourage your dog from certain behaviors, but you don’t know how to do it. Yelling at your dog doesn’t feel right. Squirting water at her will make her hate baths. Shaking a can of pennies seems barbaric. You can never accurately...
by Lindsay Pevny | Sep 21, 2015 | Dog Behavior |
Does your entire neighborhood know your dog’s name? Yup, mine too. It’s extremely frustrating when you call your dog, and she completely ignores you. It’s even more frustrating when, the closer you get, the farther away she runs. All dogs would...