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Dogs And Instinct
As a constant observer of dogs, I am still amazed at how shifts in their behavior occur as they mature. It is interesting to see how at times they will appear to be practicing to be dominant. I’ll explain using two separate incidences. I was ...
Canine Cognition Lab
There’s an interesting study about dog behavior being conducted at Harvard. A few of the observations: * Is your dog patient? If given a choice between 1 treat immediately, or 5 treats in a few minutes, will your dog wait patiently for the 5 t...
Red Zone Dogs
I have been contacted by more and more people concerned their dog is aggressive. They may even state they have a “red zone dog.” Here’s an article I wrote on this subject. Please contact me if you have any questions or concern...
What You Need to Know About Dog Training
I don’t think I’ll lose business by this post. At least, I hope I don’t! I just wanted to share something. . .what if a lot of what you needed to know about dog training, you already know? I know you don’t think this is ...
When a Dog Growls at a Cat
Dogs and cats can be great friends. Maybe the friendship isn’t one of true admiration but more of a tolerance mixed with a little respect. Maybe, a growl is just a growl…Melody and her little brother, Mac, respond to a question from a...
Puppies Behind Bars
Previously, I posted about Puppies Behind Bars. The newly elected Senator Franken has introduced legislation for hundreds of service dogs to be trained to alter the lives of wounded U.S. Veterans.   For more information and/or to show your su...
Confused By Dog Stereotypes?
If you are visiting shelters in search of a new dog and are confused about which breed is best, I encourage you to do some research, but don’t eliminate a dog based on the stereotype alone. Different breeds definitely have their own unique qual...
Ask A Talking Dog Your Dog Training Question
Get the answer to your dog training question from the one who knows - a dog! This post is dedicated to Melody. She came up with the idea that I respond to questions from the humans and she respond to questions from the dogs. I guess she’s r...
How to Find the Right Mate for Your Dog
If you are desiring to add a dog to your fur family, looking for that perfect mate might take some time. I do suggest you take matters into your own hands. Left to the dogs, this might happen. . . (a Friday funny) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "H...
HSUS Largest Dogfighting Raid
The Humane Society of the United States does it again - this time it’s huge! They conducted the largest dog dogfighting raid ever resulting in the saving of 450 lives!  Here’s the link - donate if you can. Eight-State Dogfighting Raid...
Dogs In and Out of Service
Dogs that are trained to provide a service for someone are amazing. Â Their training takes many years and some learn hundreds of commands in order to assist their human. I have to admit that my dogs would need to wear the vest that reads “out ...
What’s Next Michael Vick?
I just received the update from the Humane Socieity about the release of Michael Vick from prison. The HSUS (and other organizations) persisted behind the scene to expose his pit bull fighting ring and to subsequently have him prosecuted and suspen...
Puppies Behind Bars
I was fortunate to be able to view the Oprah show with Glenn Close speaking about the Puppies Behind Bars program. It is wonderful! Lab and Golden pups are being trained by inmates to be of service to the disabled. Glenn talked specifically abo...
When A Dog Eats Chocolate
It’s not news that dark chocolate can be toxic to your dog. What to do? If they have ingested the chocolate within an hour or two, you can induce vomiting by giving them hydrogen peroxide. It varies by the size of the dog; however, it doe...
Happy Mother’s Day (from your dog!)
I don’t know about you, but there has been a lot of whispering and discreet glances as my dogs prepare for our version of “Mother’s Day.” I know they are planning something for me. I just hope it doesn’t include my p...
Do Dogs Need to Have a Schedule?
I have written previously about the importance of a schedule when housebreaking a dog. Most of us have some flex-time in our day, and most dogs do to.  In nature, dogs would eat when they wanted and poop when they wanted. They didn’t look...
Is Your Dog Quirky?
The dictionary describes a quirk as: A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: “Every man had his own quirks and twists” (Harriet Beecher Stowe). An unpredictable or unaccountable act or event; a vagary. A sudden sharp turn or twist. ...
Dogs are Smart - Just Not That Smart!
Feeding time in a multi-dog family can be an event not suited for someone who is weak when it comes to multi-tasking. Who eats where and who eats what? Once you establish a routine, it’s not so difficult; however, the dogs have learned to pay...
Home Is Where the Human Is
The saying usually goes, “home is where the heart is.” When it comes to our dogs, home is where their human is. If you are having to relocate and you are moving to a smaller place with less yard and are worried about your dog - don...
How To Tell If Your Dog Has Been Stolen
If your dog is missing and you are wondering if someone took him or if he ran away, wait for this call: “Uh, hello? You need to come and get your dog, it bit my daughter!” The rest of it went something like this. . .the people went to ...
On Being the Alpha Dog in Your Home
“I’m alpha”…”No, I’m alpha!…”I’ll show you who’s alpha!” Does this conversation take place in your home? I don’t mean it happens verbally, but with your thought and the actio...
When Dogs Stay Out All Night
Two of my dogs can be very “dog-like!” Try though I might to convince them that squirrel isn’t good for them and it’s so barbarian to eat it raw, they don’t listen. Last night, these two decided to stay out all night.Â...
What Does Your Dog Drive?
Here’s a little fun…you know how we think we know people by the type of automobile they drive? Well, I drive a Mini Cooper and a Mazda Miata. The Miata is “old” and the Cooper newer. I guess I like to balance life with o...
Consider This Before Adopting a Dog
It’s amazing to see all of the ads for puppies who are only 12 weeks old and already being re-homed! The opportunity of time they were given wasn’t much. I recently read an article by Warren Buffett. He said something to the effect of...
What About Dog Clothes?
There is a fascination and something odd and yet compelling about dogs wearing clothing. There is something adorable about tiny outfits. Dogs wearing clothes can really bother me and other times it just makes me laugh. Let’s face it, it tell...
When the Cat Gets Into the Dog Room
I thought the cat was making fun of Moby’s shirt - then, I caught him looking in the mirror and saying. . . Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "When the Cat Gets Into the Dog Room", url: "http://divadogtraining.com/...
What if the Dog Knew?
What if your dog gained access to the computer and saw their story and face on Craigslist in the pet section under the caption “looking for a new home?” What if they saw you were re-homing because you were busy or you thought they neede...
Does a Dog’s Opinion Count?
This is difficult for me to share; however, a picture is worth a thousand words. This image explains how one of my dogs feels about my blog. . . Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Does a Dog’s Opinion Count?", url...
How Many Dogs (Children) Are Too Many?
There is an event in the news/media lately and I would like to share my own analogy. . . I love dogs. I have always loved dogs. I didn’t get one until the timing was right and I was ready and I knew I could be responsible for her. Many year...
Dog Toys
Do dogs really need toys? What is it that makes them so appealing? Do toys replace or fulfill the dog’s need to hunt and chase? Do they really think the stuffed bunny is a real rabbit? I guess the answer to that one is obvious. WhatR...
