Reluctance to Train My Dog
Question from Bobbi:I find it hard to discipline my Chihuahua especially when he pees where he’s not supposed to. He suffers from epilepsy and it breaks my heart to have…
Dog Problem: Do Foster Dogs Feel Rejected When Re-Homed?
Question from Layla:Cheri, I've searched the site and found nothing on my question. I've also read Cesar's books and haven't seen the issue addressed head on. My question is: how…
The “Place” As A State Of Mind
I just did an in-home consult with a dog that has separation anxiety. My first order of events was to teach the dog leash pressure/release with the owner about 15…
How to Stop an Aggressive, Biting Dog
Question from Dan:Xavier is a 1 year old white French Bulldog whom we've raised since he was 12 weeks old. We have three children ages 14, 12, and seven, and…
How to Achieve a Calm Assertive State
Question from Mariela:You talk about how to get yourself into a calm assertive State? How do you go into that state? What should you be thinking about or feeling when…
Why does your dog bury her treats or toys?
Does your dog off and bury her bones, treats or even her toys in your backyard? Ever find a bone under the pillow on your bed or behind the sofa…
How to have a successful experience at the dog park
When you take your dog to a dog park or any other setting where there are other dogs, you have a responsibility to make sure he or she practices acceptable…
Dog Care in a Busy World
In today’s busy world, finding time to adequately exercise your dog can be a real challenge. Some form of the following questions has been asked frequently to me and to…
Problem: Dog Won’t Sleep Through the Night
Question from Natalya:Help! My puppy is 1.5 months and he will not let me sleep at night. He sleeps for 1 ½ to 2 hours and then wakes up and…
How to prevent your child from being bitten by a dog
Every year, 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Among children, the incidence of dog-bite injuries is the highest of those between the ages of 5-9 years of age. With…