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Puppy Tutor Dog Training Dog training that is science-based, economical, humane, and effective. My methods are force-free and Making humane dog training accessible and affordable.

Is there any real evidence to believe that neutering your dog will help with aggression? Nope. In fact, it may be quite ...
13/06/2025

Is there any real evidence to believe that neutering your dog will help with aggression? Nope. In fact, it may be quite the contrary. See what veterinarian and dog trainer Jen Summerfield has to say about it.

Today’s topic is a juicy one with lots of real-life relevance, so I hope you’re excited! If you’re a dog owner, or someone who works with dogs, how often have you heard some variation of the follo…

Would you know if your dog wasn't feeling well? Here's a list of the top 10 illnesses, their symptoms, and what you can ...
12/06/2025

Would you know if your dog wasn't feeling well? Here's a list of the top 10 illnesses, their symptoms, and what you can do to help your canine companion.

Want to know what the 10 most common dog illnesses are and how to treat them? Read on and give your furry friend the proper care they deserve.

Anyone who is familiar with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for people will recognize that this is an adaptation for dogs. B...
11/06/2025

Anyone who is familiar with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for people will recognize that this is an adaptation for dogs. Backed by science, it shows how we can work intentionally to facilitate the holistic health of our canine companions.

Linda Michaels' force-free training, adapted from Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs, stresses gentle care and treatment, rewards, and choice.

Want to play some brain games with your dog? Try these. No purchases required.
10/06/2025

Want to play some brain games with your dog? Try these. No purchases required.

Keep your dog mentally sharp

I generally don't talk about dogs having a "prey drive". That language is not only non-scientific, but also unhelpful. I...
09/06/2025

I generally don't talk about dogs having a "prey drive". That language is not only non-scientific, but also unhelpful. Instead, I tend to use language such as "predatory drift", which focuses on behavior. For more about why it's not a good idea to use "prey drive" as a descriptor, check out this podcast.

Someone recently asked in an online discussion group how they might increase their dog's prey drive. In a field that is striving hard to be more con

What is the smell of fear? I don't know, but my dogs do.
08/06/2025

What is the smell of fear? I don't know, but my dogs do.

I want a cuddle Dog owners swear that their furry best friend is in tune with their emotions. Now it seems this feeling of interspecies connection is real: dogs can smell your emotional state, and adopt your emotions as their own. Science had already shown that dogs can see and hear the signs of hum...

Have you ever tried to teach a dog something, and then you see the lightbulb go on? That "Eureka!" moment is powerful in...
07/06/2025

Have you ever tried to teach a dog something, and then you see the lightbulb go on? That "Eureka!" moment is powerful in training. You can leverage that to help a dog not only love to learn, but to learn how to learn better. That's what science-based training methods do.

Successful problem-solving makes dogs happy. Earning rewards gives dogs 'eureka' moments, science shows.

When I see a puppy for the first time, one of the first things I do is feel for its ribs. They should have a thin layer ...
06/06/2025

When I see a puppy for the first time, one of the first things I do is feel for its ribs. They should have a thin layer of fat over them, and that's it. If I feel more than that, I note it to the puppy's guardians. This can become a serious issue. If a puppy becomes overweight, it can lead to health issues later in life, especially with large- and giant-breed dogs. Check out the video behind this link for more. Please, try to feed your dog a quality puppy food and portions for optimal (not maximum) growth.

This video by Dr. Karen Becker shows how proper diet can help prevent hip dysplasia in dogs

There's a really good reason you do not aggressively punish a who is reacting to other dogs or people: they are afraid...
04/06/2025

There's a really good reason you do not aggressively punish a who is reacting to other dogs or people: they are afraid of the stimulus. Physical punishment leverage the fear of negative consequences to motivate a dog. Rather than heaping on more fear (which can even be counterproductive and ultimately make things worse), it's far better in to help the dog work through the fear. But first, it helps for us to understand it. That's where this article comes in.

We often hear about aggressive dogs and dog aggression problems. But most of these dogs are just frightened. They are reactive a situation that scares them. We can help these dogs but first we have to stop scolding them and move them to a place they feel safe. The first step in fixing any problem is...

I think all should be crate trained, even if they aren't required to actually use it. It's good backup "just in case" ...
03/06/2025

I think all should be crate trained, even if they aren't required to actually use it. It's good backup "just in case" it's needed. Here's a nice video to start the process off.

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Wait.....dogs who vote???
02/06/2025

Wait.....dogs who vote???

Scientists studying African wild dogs in Botswana have found members of this endangered species use sneezes to vote on when the pack will move off and start hunting.

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