Whether the result of boredom, injury, illness, or incorrect training methods, problem behaviors are not uncommon in dogs. Things like barking, chewing, digging, begging, and separation anxiety, can ...

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

"Annoyance in dogs can look like lip licking, yawning, turning away, freezing or just general avoidance," Carpenter says.

When you decide to address your dog’s problems, you can choose an animal behaviorist or a trainer who specializes in behavior consultations. The former might be better for more complex, severe ...

A common misconception among many dog parents is that we need our dogs to respect us. This idea is often related to the outdated dominance theory – that dogs will naturally form hierarchies and need ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...

Adopting a dog, especially an adult dog, can be challenging.Even though you might get a glimpse into their past history, it typically lacksa lot of detail, leaving pet parents wondering what their ...

It's always different and always the same, the life of an animal behavior consultant. Life as an animal behavior trainer is rewarding, tiring and more akin to family therapy than pet training.