The dog in world

Fostering pets has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and is something I encourage everyone I know to do. But I’ve learn...

The kids have been begging for a puppy for years. You've been able to put them off with some fish, maybe a hamster, or even a cat. But t...

You've heard the stories: a dog is so terrified during a thunderstorm that he jumps through a picture window to escape. Or maybe your do...

First of all you have to determine why your dog is scratching at his ears and feet, so I would recommend that you take your dog along to the...

Question I have a female white pit bull. She is my baby, well cared for. Lives in the house. I bathe her with the best doggie shampoos, s...

Can a dog be in front when doing something such as rollerblading, pulling a sled or cart and still consider the handler the pack leader? Ans...

Question:  My dog is skittish and afraid of a lot of things. What is the best way for me to help him overcome his fears? Answer: The best th...

I have more than one dog. Since it is not good to use a dog's name when correcting it how do I single out a specific dog? Answer: The re...

Question: What is the difference between "training" and being a pack leader to achieve a healthy stability in a dog? Answer: A do...

Question:  Once I establish myself as pack leader with my dog does this position stick for life, or is it something I have to maintain? Answ...

Question: I am not a very active person. Can I still get a high-energy breed if I choose a puppy that is not as active as the other litterm...

Question : I just rescued a dog. How much affection should I give and how much should I play with it? Answer : If you have adopted an adult...

Question:  If I am 100% pack leader will my dog still act as a guard dog if it is ever necessary? How do I balance this to keep the dog as a...

Question :  What is the best way to introduce one dog to another? Answer: The best way to introduce one dog to another is to pack-walk both ...

Question:  I live with someone who is not pack leader to his two current dogs. Is it possible for me to get my own dog and raise him to be b...

Question: I was told by a behavior specialist not to play tug-of-war with my dog. Why? Answer: Tug-of-war is not a recommended game for dog...

Question:  Why does my dog get mad and destroy things when I leave the house? Answer: Sounds like a case of separation anxiety. ...

 Question:  Why has my housebroken, full-grown dog started peeing in my bed? Answer: Assuming you have ruled out any health issues such as ...

Question:  What are the signs of a happy, stable-minded, submissive dog? I walk my dog daily and am the pack leader. My dog is so calm I som...

Question:  How do I get my rescue dog to trust me? She was found homeless and we were able to catch her using a tranquilizer. She has neve...