Dog Behavior Help, Training Tips & Whole-Dog Wellness
If you’ve ever searched “why is my dog doing this?” you’re in the right place.
I’m Dana Brigman, a canine behavior specialist, canine nutritionist and holistic pet health coach. Here you’ll find practical help for dog behavior problems, anxiety, aggression, reactivity, puppies, training and everyday life with dogs — along with the health, nutrition, stress and lifestyle pieces that may be affecting what you’re seeing.
Because sometimes your dog needs training. Sometimes you need a better way to handle the situation. And sometimes the behavior is telling us to look at the whole dog.
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There Are No Bowls!
Snuffle Mats, Licking Mats, Feeding With Enrichment, Dog Feeding Enrichment
Boarding Your Dog For The First Time
Boarding can be really stressful on your dog. Plan ahead. Do Your Homework.
Bite Prevention Tips For Dogs At The Holidays
Dogs at the holidays may have issues with your visitors or being in a new place.
Why Your Dog Listens at Home but Not Outside
Practice Your Skills for Muscle Memory for you both.
Why I Don’t Do Board and Train for Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety may be situational and may be triggered by yet another transition, from one home to another.
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping the Fence or Leaving the Yard
Dogs like to jump fences and sometimes we need to set boundaries when no fence is present.
Building Bravery In A Fearful Dog
Don’t Coddle Fearful Behavior and Anxiety. No one is saying don’t love your dog, but you do need to build confidence.
How to Teach a Dog to Settle | Long Down Training
Sit on the Dog. The Long Down. Puppy Be Still. Great for getting started with dogs who have no impulse control, are always busy on the go even in the house. Demanding dogs who want constant attention.