Categories for Dog Psychology

Teaching a Shiba Inu to Respect His Owners By Building Up Their Leadership

Published Date: October 1, 2013

Meet Chester the Shiba Inu. His owners asked me to help stop his going number 2 in their unfinished basement when he was left alone. When I arrived Chester’s body language was playful but also slightly territorial. He appeared to be getting ready to jump... Read More

Teaching A Pack of Labradors to Stop Pulling on the Leash

Published Date: September 29, 2013

Lila (Black on the left) and Huey (Chocolate on the right) are brother and sister Labradors from the same litter. Their owner called me to help stop their intense pulling on the leash. When I arrived, both dogs met me at the door, but with almost no barking. It... Read More

Oscar Learns to Listen to and Respect His Pack Leaders

Published Date: September 23, 2013

Oscar is a one-and-a-half year old Yorkshire terrier mix. His owners contacted me to help with his over-barking whenever anyone arrived or passed in front of their home. They also wanted me to put an end to his accidents in the house. When we sat... Read More

Building Leadership to Correct Annie’s Dog Aggression

Published Date: September 22, 2013

Annie is a one-and-a-half year old terrier mix who was recently adopted. Her owner asked me to help stop Annie from attacking another female dog in their home. When I arrived Annie seemed somewhat excited, but didn’t show any aggressive behaviors towards myself. However, it didn’t... Read More