by Katie McKnight | Sep 9, 2020 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
In this blog we will answer a question from one of our podcast followers. He wanted to know: Why does my dog lick and hump me? I am going to begin with the humping issue and then follow with the licking issue. Why do dogs hump? Humping can be sexual in nature,...
by Katie McKnight | Sep 1, 2020 | obedience training, study dog training
What do puppies see when they look in the mirror? Most will see a playmate, while some others view the reflection as a canine intruder. One thing dogs will never understand is that they are looking at THEIR OWN reflection. Their brains are not wired the same way human...
by Katie McKnight | Jun 14, 2020 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
If the summer months don’t provide enough fearful triggers for our dogs– we’re talking fireworks and thunderstorms — this year we can add face masks to the list of possible reactivity issues. Throughout most of the United States, people are asked (or...
by Katie McKnight | Apr 6, 2020 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
One of the most upsetting situations for a family with a newly adopted dog is learning that the dog fears one or more family members. Very often this fear is not realized until after the dog is in the home for a week or two. By that time the rest of the family has...
by Katie McKnight | Mar 16, 2020 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training, Uncategorized
The human bond is a relationship between two or more people. Bonding happens between family members, friends and even groups who spend time together. We also bond with animals. The bond between humans and canines date back 15,000 years. The bond with your pet can be...
by Katie McKnight | Feb 20, 2020 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Your dogs refuse to follow commands that they know. What causes them to ignore you? Dominance? Stubborn behavior? Lack or respect? Human error? Well, my friend you likely failed to generalize the dog’s behavior. What does generalizing mean? Ability to complete a...