Calming Exercises
Dee Green has been a professional dog trainer and canine behavior consultant for more than 20 years. She specializes in puppies up to 18 months, and fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs of all ages.
Puppy Crate Training First Step
The single most important behavior for puppies learning to enjoy their crate is the ability to walk into the crate
Dogs Learn From Scent, First
Familiarity with scent prior to direct exposure reduces anxiety in dogs, in my experience. They’re less likely to react and
My Puppy Destroyed Her Bed. Now What?
In a recent post in a puppy behavior group, virtually everyone said the ONLY solution to this problem is to
Easy Daily Enrichment for Puppies and Dogs
The easiest enrichment happens at meal times. Puppies need to eat 3 or more times a day while they’re young.
10 Steps to a More Cooperative, Less Stressful Relationship with Your Puppy
I read a lot of posts on social media from puppy owners distraught because their puppy barks at strangers, chewed
A Nest Bed Can Change a Puppy or Dog’s Life
Dogs are hardwired to seek “dens” for sleep. A den in this context is a small space they can curl
Dogs Dig Dens
This is Bret. He won the dog lottery. When Bret was adopted, he was in a fragile emotional state. His
Find Your Reactive Dog’s Safe Zone
The first step in desensitizing a reactive dog to the presence of a trigger is determining how far that dog
How to Teach Your Dog to Self-Calm
Dogs don’t come pre-programmed for calm. It’s a learned behavior, especially in stimulating environments. For dogs to learn to self-control,