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Teacup Yorkie – The Ultimate Guide

This updated guide covers everything you need to know about teacup yorkies. Tiny dogs have large personalities, and the hugely … Read more

If you’ve noticed your dog rubbing his bottom on the floor or ‘scooting’, you’ll probably have wondered why. And it … Read more

If you look at the search phrases most often used to learn about dogs and their behavior, the following could … Read more

GPS chips embedded in all dog toys with corresponding iPhone & Android apps for locating them. GPS chips embedded in … Read more

Timing of Rewards and Punishments They say that timing is everything, and when it comes to training your dog (or … Read more

I’ll never want for new and disgusting smells to discover. I’ll always need that second cup of coffee. I’ll know … Read more

a smile waiting to happen. a combustible mix of silly, and bonkers. able to shed at will, especially around … Read more

Embarrassment is something that can provoke a range of emotions in humans, from angry outbursts to laughter at our own … Read more

As a young kid my father taught me to develop a “healthy respect” for things that I needed to work … Read more

I was culling some photos off of the hard drive today when I came across this old pic of Gavin; … Read more

While many veterinarians, behaviorists, and trainers are familiar with using medication to treat behavioral problems in dogs, it is still … Read more

Before we begin, a heartfelt thanks to Kevin for inviting me on board for this edition of Dog Lover’s Digest! … Read more

Sometimes, dog owners are confronted with the mystery of a dog that suddenly stops doing a behavior that it previously … Read more

I’ve often heard the phrase “I wonder what my dog would say if he could talk?” While this is a … Read more

What is shaping? Anytime we delve into the science of training and behavior we bump into some pretty healthy vocabulary. … Read more

With the arrival of warmer weather comes a wide variety of allergies for pets and people alike. In people, allergies … Read more

The Premack Principle is one of the best tools to have in your trainer’s toolbox; and despite its scientific name … Read more

To me the idea that dogs misbehave is on par with the earth being the center of our solar system; … Read more

A watched pot may never boil but a watched human soon produces food. Mystery is the key to wealth. Keep … Read more