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Why dogs do the things they do — and how to change the ones you'd rather they didn't, without breaking the trust that training runs on.

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Training & Behavior

Why Does Your Dog Headbutt You?

Aw, doggy love. Nothing is quite as uplifting as all the little ways your pup shows you that he…

April 29, 20214 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Are Dogs So Greedy?

You’ve probably experienced it many times before—you are preparing a meal for yourself right after…

April 12, 20215 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Howl?

There’s something distinctly mysterious about the sound of a howling dog. A dog’s rhythmic and…

April 5, 20215 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Are Some Dogs Afraid of Flies?

Is your dog acting strange, terrified, or annoyed around flies? Such a tiny insect scares such a big…

April 1, 20215 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Hump?

Dogs can be super socially awkward (in a human sense). Just imagine yourself in a family gathering…

March 31, 20216 min read
Training & Behavior

Dog Discipline Done Right: Should You Ever Hit Your Puppy?

Accidents will happen, including on your favorite rug. Puppies will nip at you or jump and pounce on…

March 29, 20214 min read
Training & Behavior

How to Regain Your Dog’s Trust After Hitting Him

There are few things worse as a dog owner than seeing your pup cower and slink away after being…

March 16, 20214 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Nibble?

All dogs go through some stage of being mouthy, whether that is nibbling, chewing, or more intense…

March 2, 20214 min read
Training & Behavior

Should You Wake up Your Puppy to Pee at Night?

Puppies cannot hold their bladders for very long when they are young. As a general rule of thumb…

February 8, 20211 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Drool Around Other Dogs?

It may be weird or concerning when you see that your dog is drooling way more around other dogs…

February 1, 20212 min read
Training & Behavior

Here's Why Your Dog Sits on You

You may be wondering why your dog always chooses to sit right on top of you when he has all this…

January 13, 20211 min read
Training & Behavior

How to Quickly Get Your Dog to Poop Outside

Tried going on a walk with your dog, but he just won’t poop outside? Does he hold it in and wait for…

January 7, 20217 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Your Dog Licks Your Legs and Feet

You may find it annoying or icky when your dog licks your legs or feet. Fortunately, it’s relatively…

January 5, 20211 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Dogs Lick Each Others’ Private Areas

Licking each others’ private areas is actually a normal dog behavior. Dogs use their noses and…

January 4, 20211 min read
Training & Behavior

Dog Licking Underwear: Is He Being Creepy?! the TRUTH Revealed

It may seem a little weird and creepy when your dog licks your worn underwear furiously after you…

January 4, 20211 min read
Training & Behavior

How to Crate Train a Puppy the Easy Way

Whether you have a new puppy or an adult dog, crate training can be very beneficial to you both. A…

December 30, 20209 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Dogs Eat Poop — and How to Stop It

It could be shocking to see your precious companion munching on turds. He may be cute, but this poop…

November 23, 20205 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs?

Belly rubs are amazing. We love seeing our beloved dog gets enjoyment from the scratching. The act…

November 4, 20202 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Your Dog Follows You Everywhere

We all love to hang around our dogs. Still, sometimes it can feel a bit weird having them follow us…

October 31, 20204 min read
Training & Behavior

Why Dogs Eat Grass — and When To Worry

Have you ever wondered why some dogs eat grass? Has your dog been eating grass and vomiting? Should…

October 26, 20202 min read
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