Waking up can be hard, and it’s a job I delegated to my Newfoundland. His function as an alarm clock came with interesting settings.
Author: Clarissa Fallis
Clarissa Fallis is a canine behaviorist and trainer from Upstate New York. She has attended Bergin University of Canine Studies, State University of New York at Cobleskill and Animal Behavior College. She is competent in training all breeds and ages of dogs, though she prefers hounds because of the challenge they present.
How to Boundary Train Your Dog
Is there a certain area inside or outside you wish your dog would avoid?
6 Tips on Teaching Your Dog to Speak
Do you want to teach your dog to speak but don’t know where to start? Review these tips to have your dog barking on command in no time.
Training Your Dog to Use a Treadmill
Lack of exercise is a major cause of of behavior problems. Having your dog use the treadmill is a fun and, well, different way of exercising your pet.
Small Dog Syndrome: When Teeny Pups Think They’re the Boss
You cannot really appreciate what “small dog syndrome” is until you have a little dog acting like a 60-pound beast.
Using Negative Punishment to Correct Your Dog
Using negative punishment to correct your dog is an effective and humane training method that builds healthy communication between you and your pooch.
How Dog Behavior Drives Make Excellent Training Tools
Investigating dog behavior drives can tell you a lot about your pooch. Read on to discover how to use your dog’s drives to your advantage in training.
My Dog Has Nightmares — Here’s How We Dealt With Them
If your dog has nightmares, read on to see what you can do to alleviate your pet’s strife and make sound, peaceful sleeping a routine habit.
Correct Your Dog in the Act, or Just Let It Go
You may think your dog knows he did something wrong and has that “guilty look.” But he doesn’t.
Stop a Dog From Licking You (If That’s Not Your Thing)
Wondering how to stop a dog from licking you? This behavior is very common, yet it’s still a nuisance to some people. Here’s my best advice.