June is Foster a Pet month, and I'll be talking about foster dog-related topics all month.  This week, I share the 3 skills I think are top priority to teach a fearful foster dog. 

Why Train Foster Dogs? 

Fostering...

How can you tell if a dog who rolls over wants belly rubs, or is scared? Many fearful dogs roll over when approached, and don't want to be touched. This week, I go over what to look for when deciding whether to try to pet a dog.  ...

Do you have a dog who is hesitant to explore new places? Many fearful dogs find any new, frightening.  We love Scent Work games for easing fearful dogs' introduction to a new home, to encourage exploration of different rooms in a home, and as...

Does your dog run away when you try to trim their nails, or clean their ears? It's hard to give our dogs the care they need when they're afraid of it.  Luckily, there are a number of behaviors you can teach your dog, called "stationing...

If you've won the trust of a fearful dog, congratulations! Your patience and hard work has paid off.  But if you're the ONLY person that fearful dog is comfortable with, traveling away from home can become a stressful, complicated...

You might notice that, even when you're using the same reinforcer, some days your training progresses more smoothly. There are several possible explanations for this- this week, we're talking about HOW you give your dog the reinforcer at...

If you've tried using different reinforcers when training your dog, you might have noticed that some seem to work better than others. Whether you're using food or other training rewards, your choice of reinforcers can influence the...

If you've ever struggled to reach your training goals with your dog, you might have wondered what you could do to get better results. Whether you are using food or other training rewards, there are a number of factors that can...

Are there times when it seems like your dog isn't interested in treats? Food can be a very convenient reinforcer to use in dog training, as we discussed last week. But sometimes, there might be other rewards that your dog would prefer. This...

If you have tried training your dog, chances are that you've experimented with food reinforcers. With so many options, it can be tricky to know which is the best fit for your dog and your training. In this video, I discuss using food as...

If you have a fearful dog, you might be wondering if you'll ever be able to go on vacation again. Finding and introducing a fearful dog to a pet sitter successfully requires forethought and careful planning.   In this video I discuss...

Are you looking to try some new toothpaste to step up your dog's dental care? As we come to the end of Pet Dental Health month, we test out a few different toothpaste products made for dogs. Our Dogkind team dogs follow up their reviews of dental...