Written on
January 23, 2012 by
DrMark in
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Walking
Most of the posts I have on this site are instructional, a collection of “how to’s” if you will. I’d like to change gears a little with this post and make it mainly an informative one. I’d like to talk a little about realistic expectations, or maybe unrealistic ones. Many people get a dog and…
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Written on
October 4, 2011 by
DrMark in
Aggression,
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Biting,
Dog,
Dog Behavior,
Dog Training,
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Fear,
Fearful,
Growling,
Howling,
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Have you ever wished that your dog could talk to you? I’m sure, like millions of others, myself included, that you have. Well, I have good news for you, dogs to “talk” to us, and they do it a lot. There are 2 forms of communication, verbal and non-verbal. We are constantly communicating to our…
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Written on
August 6, 2011 by
DrMark in
Aggression,
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Anxiety,
Barking,
Bite,
Biting,
Dog,
Dog Behavior,
Dog Training,
Fighting,
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Interdog aggression is a very common problem that I am asked to help with. I am speaking specifically about dogs that live in the same home, not the dog aggressive dog that wants to go after every other dog he sees who does not share the same address. I have known people with multiple dogs…
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Written on
June 24, 2011 by
DrMark in
Aggression,
Aggressive,
Anxiety,
Bite,
Biting,
Dog Behavior,
Dog Training,
Fear,
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Vet visit,
Veterinarian,
Veterinary Visit
Visits to your dogs’ veterinarian can be a difficult and stressful event for all involved. Not only are they “difficult” for you dog, they are often terrifying as well. Even the most laid back and mellowest of dogs can be stressed in a vets office, throw fear into the mix and you are dealing…
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When most people think of aggression, dominance aggression typically comes to mind, especially these days when some popular trainers feel as though every abnormal behavior is a result of a dogs struggle for dominance and “pack” status. Fear aggression, however, is MUCH more common. There are actually about 21 different forms of aggression. Not all…
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