My Dogs Keep Fighting: When Inner Pack Aggression Needs More Than Management

Inner pack aggression, the repeated fighting between dogs that share a home, rarely resolves when owners simply keep the combatants apart. Separation manages the danger without changing how the dogs feel about each other. Lasting peace between housemates depends on identifying the stress load, resource conflicts, and unclear household structure driving the fights, then pairing safety protocols with real behavior [...]

2026-08-25T08:55:51-04:00August 13th, 2026|

What Causes Dog Aggression: Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs, Puppies, and Small Breeds

You are walking your dog through the neighborhood on a quiet evening. This is the same pup who has always been incredibly friendly, wagging his tail at everyone and greeting strangers with pure joy. Out of nowhere, he lunges at a passing jogger with his teeth bared, growling in a deep, scary way you have never heard before. Your heart [...]

2026-07-14T08:05:22-04:00June 6th, 2026|

When Weekly Classes Aren’t Enough: Is Board and Train Dog Training Right for Your Dog?

Group classes for dogs are excellent for many reasons. They teach valuable skills and truly help with socialization. But sometimes, after weekly dog group classes, you may still notice that walking your dog is still chaotic and challenging. At The Dog Wizard, we recognize that weekly classes work well for many dogs. That’s why they’re so popular. And these [...]

2026-07-14T02:53:30-04:00March 20th, 2026|

How to Calm Down an Excited Dog

  Every dog owner cherishes playful moments with their furry friend. But what if the playfulness turns into hyperactivity? Keeping a dog calm can feel like an endless battle that neither of you wins. Hyperactivity in dogs can be the result of several things, from anxiety to lack of exercise. Your first mission is to get to the bottom of [...]

2026-07-14T09:37:06-04:00September 26th, 2025|

Why Does My Puppy Bite So Hard?

Any new puppy owner knows puppy biting is a fairly common behavior. Many puppies will chew toys, clothes or anything they can get their teeth on. Sometimes they'll even nip at people's hands and arms. While this behavior may seem harmless when a puppy is young, it can become problematic as it grows. Over time, those puppy bites can [...]

2026-07-14T09:41:41-04:00April 27th, 2022|

Why Does My Dog Eat Grass?

If you've ever let your dog out to run around in the yard, only to immediately put it back on the leash because it's started chewing your lawn, you're not alone. According to a survey conducted by the Applied Animal Behavior Science Journal, nearly 80% of participating pet owners reported witnessing their dogs consume grass. So, why exactly does [...]

2026-07-14T09:47:36-04:00May 13th, 2021|