Posts Tagged: Pet Training

Have you ever attempted to correct a behavior with your pet by yelling “NO”? Or have you wondered when the day would come when stubborn Fluffy would finally learn to STOP PULLING ON THE LEASH?!?

You’re not alone. Most pet owners have experienced behavioral problems with a pet at some point in time. Behavioral challenges are typically a result of negligence in the areas of training and socialization. They can also stem from ineffective or punishment based training methods.

Since many of our canine companions come to us with unknown backgrounds, sometimes we find ourselves in situations where training needs to be provided to a young-ish pup or readdressed with an adult dog. Continue…

In all of the hullabaloo of the back-to-school season, we as pet guardians often don’t realize how affected our pets are by the changes in our routine and attention. That is, until our favorite pair of shoes turn up chewed to shreds or accidents behind the sofa ensue…

Sometimes these symptoms of stress can be short-lived during the back-to-school adjustment period, but they can also indicate a greater need for obedience training, positive reinforcement, and behavior management due to pet separation anxiety issues.

Before you succumb to the chewed sofa or missing sock blues, first get some understanding of stress response in your pet. Continue…