Is your dog scared of going into the clinic? Sometimes there are other options available, if you know what to ask your veterinarian. 

Ideally, you'll be working on slowly teaching your dog to enter t...

Do you have a fearful dog who is reluctant to walk more than a short distance from home? This is a pretty common problem, but it can usually be addressed with good positive reinforcement training. 

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Do you have a dog who sometimes lies down, sits, or plants their paws and refuses to move forward on walks? Or maybe even tries to run home? We've had the question, "Why does my dog do this?" come up ...

Have you tried teaching your dog a hand touch (a.k.a. hand target) behavior, but your dog is uncomfortable taking a treat from your palm? Or maybe they seem worried about your hand when you hold it op...

Does your fearful dog freeze up, flee, or cower when you approach them?  This isn't too uncommon, especially among newly adopted dogs who are fearful of people. Sometimes dogs seem to "get over" this ...

Should you let your dog hide when they want to? Or do you need to take away their hiding places so they get used to being around people?  You'll find a lot of conflicting advice on this topic. In this...

Do you have a touch-sensitive dog who needs to be brushed, but hates it? Or maybe you're just starting to think about training your dog to be comfortable being brushed. Either way, you'll want to choo...

Does it seem like your dog is on the receiving end of a lot of barking or other negative reactions from other dogs out on walks? If so, you probably wish you could avoid these reactions- especially if...

Do you have a dog who moves away if you try to pet them? Or maybe they growl or snap? Or maybe, you can't touch your dog at all. What can you do to change your dog's mind about petting?

For most dogs...

For many of us with sensitive dogs, our desire to snuggle with them or pet them far surpasses their enjoyment of these activities. It can be tough to resist getting pushy with petting, when your dog i...

For many fearful dogs, going outside to "do their business" can be a harrowing experience. There might be traffic noises, dogs barking, leaves moving in the wind, rain or snow... the list of potential...

Often our dogs need veterinary care and grooming, before we've trained them to be comfortable with being handled by strangers (or even by us!).  How can we make needed care as minimally traumatic as p...