Dog Behavior

“He knows better.” “She’s just being stubborn.” “He listens when he wants to.” Most dog owners have probably said something like this at some point. And sometimes it really does feel that way. Your dog can perform a behavior perfectly in the living room, then seemingly forget everything the moment you step outside. But before…

When we see a dog bark, pull, growl, chew, jump, or refuse a cue, it’s tempting to treat the behavior itself as the problem. But behavior doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s the visible part of something larger. A dog may bark because they’re frightened, excited, frustrated, guarding something, seeking attention, or because barking has worked…