Why does my dog fidget?

Why does my dog fidget?

(aka, displacement behaviours, appeasement behaviours, stress or cut-off signals) The term displacement behaviours indicates these are normal behaviours but displaced...

My cat poops in my pot plants / outside the litter box!

My cat poops in my pot plants / outside the litter box!

(inappropriate toileting in cats) Cats are actually kind of good for this – if toileting habits change, it is a...

My dog poops in the house!

My dog poops in the house!

(inappropriate toileting in dogs) Where are they allowed to go? Always use lots of praise when they go there. It...

Waiting for dinner

Waiting for dinner

A really good skill to teach, waiting for your release before chowing down teaches impulse control (ie, the dog or...

Check your expectations of a new dog or cat

Check your expectations of a new dog or cat

They say moving house, changing jobs and loss (death / divorce) are the three most stressful things that can happen...

Breaking up a dog fight / attack

Breaking up a dog fight / attack

I hesitate to post this. Getting involved is risky and not for the faint-hearted. Human safety comes first and if...

Help! My [new] dog is destroying the house / yard / everything!

Help! My [new] dog is destroying the house / yard / everything!

Destructive behaviour can be common but the reasons for it can be quite varied… Age: It could just ‘normal’ puppy...

My dog gets out of my yard!

My dog gets out of my yard!

Actually, I lied, this one isn’t a quick tip. Every dog and family and yard configuration will have nuances that...

Help, my dog takes me for walks!

Help, my dog takes me for walks!

Well! Prevention is better than cure, but with so many of you having adults or rescuing dogs with established habits,...