Why Does My Dog Beg at the Table?
Dogs beg at the table because it works. One dropped piece of turkey or one shared crust teaches a dog that staring, whining or pawing at the table pays off, and dogs repeat whatever pays off. The fix is to make sure begging never earns anything again and to give your...
The Complete Guide to Helping a Fearful Dog
Some dogs greet the world with a wagging tail. Others hide behind the couch when the doorbell rings, freeze when a stranger reaches toward them, or tremble at the sound of a truck going by. If your dog is fearful, you already know how hard it is to watch, and how easy...
Barking Dog Bylaw in Calgary: What Happens When a Neighbour Complains
This is the second post in our series on the barking dog bylaw in each major city we serve. Every post explains what the local bylaw actually says, how a complaint works step by step, what it costs, and how to fix the barking at home so it never gets that far. We...
Why Does My Dog Bark at Night?
It is 2am and your dog is barking again. You have shushed, pleaded and pulled the pillow over your head, and now you are lying awake wondering whether the neighbours can hear it too. They probably can. Night barking is one of the most exhausting problems a dog can...