Category: Positive Dog Training
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Who let the dogs out lyrics?
The chorus of a party song — “Who let the dogs out?” — lands differently when you spend your life around real dogs. For many owners the line is funny, for others it’s a convenient soundtrack for a zoomed-in video of a Labrador fetching a ball. As a practitioner who works with families and their…
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How to get a dog to stop mounting other dog?
Mounting between dogs is one of those behaviors that can feel embarrassing, disruptive, and, at times, alarming. It affects how dogs play, whether owners relax at the dog park, and even the progress you make in other training. Below I explain why it matters, what drives it, and how to manage it in clear, practical…
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What to say when someone’s dog dies?
Losing a dog is wrenching in a way many people who haven’t lived with a dog rarely understand. As a veterinarian who has sat with owners at kitchen tables and clinic exam rooms, I can say what you say in the first minutes matters: the right words can steady someone who feels unmoored, while clumsy…
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Why does my dog chew his paws?
If your dog is chewing or licking their paws, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common reasons owners bring dogs to me or ask for advice, and it’s a behavior that can be harmless or a sign of something that needs attention. How paw chewing affects your dog’s health — and your…
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What is the smartest dog?
As someone who works with dogs and their people, I find the question “What is the smartest dog?” comes up a lot. It matters because how we define and support intelligence affects the way we choose a pet, design training, and prevent common behavior problems. Below I walk through what intelligence in dogs usually looks…
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When to start training a puppy?
Choosing when to begin training a puppy matters more than many first-time owners realize. The timing you pick influences how your dog learns, how quickly you both bond, and how manageable common challenges will be over the dog’s lifetime. If you love dogs and want predictable, safe outcomes—whether the pup will be a family pet,…
