USA Dog Behavior

09/09/2025

Dogs can’t tell us when something’s wrong—but they can show us. The most important thing every dog owner should watch for is change in behavior. Learn what subtle signs to notice before small issues turn into big problems.

Learn the one behavior change every dog owner should notice. Spot subtle signs of stress, anxiety, or pain early to keep your dog happy and healthy.

08/26/2025

https://www.usadogbehavior.com/blog/2025-8-26-who-makes-the-best-dog-owner

Discover the four key traits that make a dog owner truly successful: patience, commitment, realistic expectations, and belief. Learn how these qualities transform dogs’ behavior and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

08/17/2025

My granddog “Sweatpants.” His friends call him “Pants.” Getting a little white around the muzzle, but a big ‘ol sweetheart.

08/14/2025

Behold Ranger. A Saint Bernard owned by one of my newer private clients. Isn't he a beauty? All he wants to do is be near people and be loved by them. Believe it or not, he was a rescue. Who would give up this dog? Wonderful dog and client. BTW, he just stopped by to pay a visit, it's his little sister that I'm actually working with.

08/12/2025

When a dog shows aggression, it’s natural to want the problem solved quickly. Many owners, hoping for a fresh start, turn to “board and train” programs—where a dog lives at a training facility for days or weeks, receiving daily sessions with a trainer. It sounds ideal: the trainer “fixes.....

08/09/2025

Behold this beautiful Greyhound running at full sprint (45 mph). Look at the musculature on this dog! Greyhounds are the 9'th fastest land animal on the planet. Not bad considering faster animals include Cheetahs and Thomson's gazelle.

07/27/2025

Amen!

07/27/2025

I want to talk about something a lot of dog owners overlook, but it can make a huge difference in housetraining and behavior issues—properly cleaning up dog accidents. Whether you're dealing with a young puppy or a dog who’s marking in the house, the way you clean up after them matters more than...

07/27/2025

Sad news. The adorable terrier mutt, Krypto, in the new Superman movie is 100% CGI!

07/15/2025

Deciding to euthanize a dog for behavior reasons is one of the most painful choices a dog owner can face. Unlike terminal illness, where the outcome is clear, behavioral euthanasia involves weighing quality of life, safety risks, and ethical responsibility. As a dog behavior expert, I’ve seen case...

06/18/2025

Cesar Millan, it’s time to apologize to dogs. For years, you’ve pushed these four myths, and now, science is calling for a reckoning. If you’ve ever watched The Dog Whisperer, you’ve seen Cesar Millan in action, calmly walking a pack of dogs, correcting bad behavior with a sharp "tsst," a

06/04/2025

We all think we know what punishment looks like when it comes to dogs. Ask most people, and they’ll say, “Oh yeah, that’s stuff like hitting, spanking, shock collars, jerking the leash, or prong collars.” And yes, those are all forms of punishment—but they’re not the whole story.