Category: Positive Dog Training
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Why does my dog keep licking his butt?
If you’ve caught your dog repeatedly licking his rear, it’s normal to feel unsettled and a little grossed out. As a clinician who works with dogs and their people, I take this behavior seriously because it sits at the intersection of health, comfort, and behavior. Understanding what’s typical grooming versus what may point to pain…
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How to stop my dog from throwing up after drinking water?
If your dog vomits after drinking water, it’s more than an unpleasant clean-up — it can point to simple behavior, an uncomfortable stomach, or a medical problem that needs attention. I’ll walk through why this happens, what you can do right away, and when you should see a veterinarian so you feel confident caring for…
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How to take a dogs temperature?
Knowing how to take a dog’s temperature is a simple skill that can change the next steps you take for your pet—from deciding to monitor at home to heading straight to an emergency clinic. This guide walks through why it matters, the numbers to watch, the how-to details, and practical next steps so you can…
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Why does my dog itch so much but no fleas?
Many dog lovers arrive at the same question: my dog is scratching constantly but I can’t find any fleas — what’s going on? This guide is written for owners who want practical help: people with indoor-only dogs, those who spend time outdoors, housemates of dogs with different coats, and anyone who has watched a pet…
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How much is dog training?
If you love dogs and you’re asking “how much is dog training,” you’re usually thinking less about sticker price and more about outcomes: a reliable recall, a calmer household, or a puppy that grows into a confident adult. This guide walks through typical costs, why training works, when spending more matters, and step‑by‑step actions to…
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Why do dogs eat their vomit?
Most dog lovers notice vomit-eating with a mixture of curiosity, disgust, and alarm. Understanding why it happens can calm worry, help keep your dog healthy, and prevent awkward social moments—like explaining to friends why your dog just ate something you wished it hadn’t. For many owners this is a single strange episode after an upset…
