4) Is It Really Too Much to Ask for Permission First?
It is fitting that I had this experience while out walking with Hawk in Coolidge Corner. Since Hawk came to
Living With Dogs
Living With Dogs
How To Help Your Dog Through the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July can be one of the most stressful times of year for dogs. A little planning can go a long way toward keeping your dog safe and helping them cope.
Understanding Dogs
Of Devices and Dogs: When Shortcuts Get in the Way of Relationship
Technology and training tools can be helpful in the right hands, but they are no substitute for time, guidance, and relationship. Dogs still need people to understand them.
Understanding Dogs
The Calm Before the Storm: What Dogs Do Before a Bite or Fight
Just before two dogs launch into a fight, or just before a dog bites a human hand, there is often
Fun With Dogs
Games with Dogs: A Smarter Way to Teach, Connect, and Have Fun
Games can do much more than entertain dogs. They can build confidence, cooperation, self-control, trust, and make training more enjoyable for both ends of the leash.
Understanding Dogs
Breed Matters: Choosing a Dog With Open Eyes
Breed does not tell you everything about a dog, but it does matter. Thoughtful choices early on can prevent a great deal of stress later.
Kids & Dogs
Kids and Dogs: Safety, Supervision, and Seeing Things From the Dog’s Point of View
Healthy relationships between kids and dogs depend on supervision, education, and understanding the dog’s point of view. Safety starts long before there is a problem.
Puppies
Training a Puppy Is About Delayed Gratification
The work you put into your puppy early on pays off for years to come. Good puppy training is not about quick results. It is about building the dog you want to live with later.
Puppy Socialization Is Not a Checklist!
Good puppy socialization is not about racing through a list of exposures. It is about helping your puppy experience the world in a way that feels safe, manageable, and positive.
Understanding Dogs
What’s Math Got To Do With Dog Training?
What does math really have to do with dog training? More than most people realize. Timing, patterns, reinforcement, and measurable progress all play a role in helping dogs learn.
