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.
Looking for something specific? Use the search or browse the topics below.
How To Reward Your Dog With Praise
The best reward for your dog is enthusiastic praise and play WITH you
Bite Prevention Tips For Dogs At The Holidays
Dogs at the holidays may have issues with your visitors or being in a new place.
How To Sleep Through The Night
Is your puppy keeping you awake at night. Ideas to help them sleep. How to Train Your Puppy
How to Wean Your Dog Off Treats Without Losing Reliability
Using treats for training is great! But you may not always have them with you. If your dog only works for food , you have work to do.
Why Your Dog Listens at Home but Not Outside
Practice Your Skills for Muscle Memory for you both.
How to Teach Watch Me
How to teach a dog the “watch me” command. Making eye contact with your dog. Breaking focus on distractions.
How to Teach Out
Getting your dog to “out” or drop an object or move away from a bowl or toy is an important skill.
How To Teach Scent Games
Scent games are fun for everyone. Good Rainy Day Activities and Mental Stimulation for the hounds.
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 Crate Barking & Whining
Tired of your dog’s barking? Barking for no reason? Neighbors annoyed by your dog? How to stop your dog’s barking.
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.
