How Important is the Name You

If you are reading this, odds are you are one of the many people who consider dogs to be members of our families. One of […]

Frenetic Random Activity Periods: Otherwise Known

Bianca, a beautiful 10 week-old Italian Greyhound, is a pup I was lucky to meet this week when her new Mom invited me to their […]

Should You Let Sleeping Dogs Lie…In

I get the distinct impression that most people think dog trainers believe dogs shouldn’t sleep in bed with their people. However, most of my dog […]

Could Your Dog Be a Therapy

As dog lovers we all know how wonderful it feels to come home to a dog who is thrilled at our arrival. I admit I […]

Breed Profile: The Boykin Spaniel

I am a big fan of traveling for many reasons, not the least of which is that it provides me an opportunity to meet dogs […]

Do Dogs Feel Guilty?

Most people have walked into their home at least once and found their dog waiting for them with a look they interpret as guilty for […]

Choosing a Dog: Test Drive

Once you have narrowed down your search and are meeting some individual dogs for consideration, you would be well-advised to take each dog for a […]

Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop

Anyone who has spent a Summer in New York City can understand why most urban dwellers anxiously await the coveted invitation to visit a friend […]

Stereotypes and Generalizations of the Pit

Generalizations are a tricky business. On the one hand, they are necessary in order for us to more easily understand our complex world. On the […]

Whatever Happened to the Term Alpha

The term alpha applied to wolves has had a long history. For many years books and articles about wolves have mentioned the alpha male and […]