Why does my dog jump on everyone?
Your dog has gotten something positive out of jumping, or he would not do it. Many times this is the result of the dog being allowed (and even praised) for [...]
Why does my dog chew on everything?
Dogs are companion animals, so they do enjoy company, but they were also originally bred for purposes (other than just being our friends) so they need mental stimulation. Many dogs [...]
Why does my dog dig holes?
Dogs are more than just companion animals. Every dog breed was bred for some purpose. Dogs had jobs. Therefore, these innate traits are in them, no matter how much sofa [...]
Why is my dog so aggressive to other people?
The root of all aggression is fear 90% of the time. So (even if there is not one incident to pinpoint), somewhere along the line your dog has had some [...]
Why does my dog act aggressive around new dogs?
A common misconception about dogs is they are naturally social animals without fail. It is true that dogs are born with social communication skills, but many dogs have to continue [...]
Why does my dog keep breaking out of their crate?
Dogs can do this for a number of reasons, but the most common is a simple explanation that we see all the time. When the owners brought their new puppy [...]
Why is my dog going to the bathroom in the house?
Dogs that do this feel they have two bathrooms, one inside and one outside. Somewhere along the way, you allowed this dog the freedom to roam and have accidents in [...]
Why is my dog going to the bathroom in their crate?
This is a tough one, and it dramatically impacts the ability to house train a dog. It is a natural instinct for a dog to desire to stay clean, so [...]
Why does my dog bark at other dogs when on leash, but off leash will play happily?
Dogs are born with levels of drives: prey drive, food drive, play drive, social drive, and even fight drive. Typically dogs that exhibit this behavior, have high social and play [...]
Why is my dog aggressive towards children?
Similar to other types of aggression, it is very important to understand that the root of this type of aggression is fear (not hate). Many dogs that are aggressive toward [...]
