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Fear is so easy to condition into a puppy, but it is so hard to overcome. Understanding how fear is developed I puppies and more can help us work to prevent it. There are five ways that puppies can develop fearful tendencies. They are: 1. Genetics. Fear is passed on...

Surprising to many, there is much scientific study dedicated to canine, development, behavior and how puppies and adult dogs learn. Much study is done here in the USA, and around the world, focusing on how dogs learn, how they develop behavior concerns, and more importantly, how best to resolve these...

Is Your Dog A Good Fit For Therapy Dog Work? Therapy dogs are pet dogs who live with their families as companion dogs. They are trained, along with their owners to become a team who may visit with adults and children in a multitude of settings such as hospitals, retirement...

Puppies, just like human children, are not born with fully developed brains. Like human children, puppies progress through psychological, emotional and mental stages as they grow. These stages then progress into adulthood and beyond into their geriatric years Developmental stages are sensitive and critical periods of behavioral development and learning....

I met my spouse when I was presented with a beautiful German Shorthair Pointer who was “totally out of control” when out walking in public. Jas, my (now) spouses German Shorthair Pointer walked well on leash. She would sniff, but not pull, was attentive to her person, and would sit...