Denver Dog Training and Behavior Consultations
Those of us who work with aggressive dogs often ask our clients about their dog’s physical health. Have they been to the vet? Are they showing any signs of illness or pain, perhaps, stiffness in the joints? This is because, physical discomfort often causes aggressive behavior in dogs. I’ve always thought about it like this: …
My dog LOVES head massages. She leans in and gets this blissed out expression on her face, and if you stop, she’ll push her nose into your hand to encourage you to continue. It’s one of her most endearing (and pushiest) behaviors. She also yawns. Not one big yawn, but a half-dozen micro-yawns followed by …
A simple framework to explain your pet’s behavior: “Why does she do that?” is a very common question for dog trainers. In fact, I get this question at least a couple times a week, often from people I’ve just met who want to understand a myriad of doggie behaviors from sniffing butts to barking at …
