Maureen – Puppy and Dog Training

No Dogs Allowed

10/25/2026 by Maureen

This article has been reprinted with the permission of the author. Her bio is at the end of the article.No Dogs AllowedBy Lillian S. Barber The heat was already becoming oppressive in spite of the dry air, and the roadside scenery was changing gradually toward the brown and sandy colors of the desert. The road, … Read more

Show Aggression Toward Family Member

10/25/2026 by Maureen

“Lack of Respect” Why would a dog show aggression towards a family member? After all he interacts every day with this person. This person is one of his pack. This person is one of the alpha of the pack over the dog. But wait is he? Again let us revert to when your dog lived … Read more

Doberman – “The Velcro Dog”

11/03/202610/16/2026 by Maureen

I have to start by saying the Doberman is my favourite breed of dog. I have owned Dobermans for over forty years and to me they are a great dog to own. The only thing better than owning a Doberman is owning 2 Dobermans. Can you tell that I may be a wee bit prejudice? … Read more

To Breed Or Not To Breed

10/27/202610/22/2017 by Maureen

Some pet owners when they get a dog for some reason feel that spaying or neutering is a waste of money. They may feel, especially if they have a female that their dog should have one litter and then have her spayed. Those that have male dogs believe that their dog loses their “manliness” if … Read more

Learning How To Train Your Dog To Do Tricks Can Be a Lot of Fun

03/12/202509/21/2017 by Maureen

Training a dog can be quite rewarding. The more you put into it the more you get out of it. Most dog owners will take the time to train their dogs the basic commands like sit, stay, come, heel and down. Often they will leave it at that but some dog owners like to show … Read more

Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

09/08/201709/07/2017 by Maureen

I read an interesting article online the other day about what a non-profit organization in Japan is doing about the problem of abandoned dogs. This organization, although they cannot rescue all the dogs, have opened a facility in Yokohama, Japan that will implement a training program for these abandoned dogs to be trained as service dogs … Read more

How To Deal With Separation Anxiety In Dogs

04/21/201908/09/2017 by Maureen

In order to know how to deal with separation anxiety in dogs we first need to know what it is and what causes it. It is surprising how many dogs actual suffer from separation anxiety. Research shows that between 10 – 14% of puppies and dogs suffer from separation anxiety. What Is It? Simply put … Read more

Establish Yourself As Pack Leader

04/21/201906/17/2017 by Maureen

Dog training has changed a lot over the last few years and one term we have been hearing more and more often is “Pack Leader”. Is it important to establish yourself as pack leader? Will it help to train your dog better? Will your dog listen to you more if you are the pack leader?

Many dog owners are now desperate to find out how they can become the pack leader. They are tired of being taken for a walk, being yapped at when the dog wants something etc. Dog owners want to be in charge in all situations and they want to know how their dog will respond to unfamiliar things when they are out and about.

As a responsible dog owner you need to understand how a dog pack works. When you grasp that you will also understand why it is so important that you be in charge and not your dog. If you let your dog be the pack leader he or she will eventually make a mistake and there may be dire consequences to that mistake.

How To Stop Your Puppy From Jumping Up

11/02/202608/26/2016 by Maureen

Is it really necessary to learn how to stop your puppy from jumping up? Definitely! Right now your puppy is not that big but if he is a large breed dog and you do not correct this behaviour now when he is full grown he could actually hurt you or someone else.

Puppies jump up on us for a variety of reasons. The main reason is for attention. They are curious by nature and they do explore by scent. Since they are so small for now they need to jump up to investigate you better.

Some people believe that the puppy is just happy to see them when they display this behaviour. They may be happy to see you but that is not why they are jumping all over you.

If this behaviour is not corrected at an early age the jumping up could take on a more dominant overtone and you definitely do not want that.

So if your puppy is looking for attention then it seems logical that when they jump up on you and you give them attention you are just reinforcing the bad behaviour. Therefore you need to ignore your dog when they display this bad behaviour. When they jump on you, you need to turn your back on your puppy and walk away and totally ignore them. Cesar says it best, “No Touch, No Talk, No Eye Contact”.

After your puppy settles down, then you can try it again. Call your puppy and if the same behaviour is again displayed some trainers recommend that you totally isolate your puppy. You can do this by leaving the room or putting your puppy in another room, hopefully one that is puppy proof.

Aggression – One Of The Most Feared Dog Behavior Problems

04/21/201906/18/2016 by Maureen

One thing that many dog owners fear is when their dog shows sign of aggression. There are many dog behavior problems that owners deal with but aggression is the one that usually ends up with the dog being surrendered to a shelter.

Dog Behavioural Problems — dog in shelter

I would have to say that the majority of dogs are aggressive by nature. Breeders have for years tried to breed the aggression out of our dogs and have had a degree of success. But a dog’s aggression is an instinct that they have had since the beginning of time. It is their survival instinct.

Years ago dogs hunted for food, fought to protect their territory and their mate. They also fought their pack members for their position in the pack. Maintaining the alpha position did not come easy especially as one aged.