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There are several facts about the Brittany dog breed that many dog owners may not be aware about. Perhaps many people know that this breed is pleasant looking, has a body built for an active lifestyle and loves spending time in the great outdoors. Those who share their lives with a Brittany also know … Read more
A circle wag in dogs is not your average tail wag: when wagging their tails this way, dogs show off the acrobatic capacities of their tails. Who ever imagined dogs were capable of moving their tails in such a way? Interestingly, not all dogs appear to be capable of such dexterity. In order to … Read more
A dog traumatized by the electric fence is not at all unusual. Countless dog owners report negative consequences when using electric fences, and it ultimately, shouldn’t come as a surprise. While often advertised as preventing dogs from escaping, and a cheap alternative to erecting an expensive fence, electric fences can come with a high … Read more
Biddable dog: You may have heard this word sometimes in dog circles, but may be wondering what this word is all about. The word is also utilized sometimes by the American Kennel Club when certain characteristics of dog breeds are described, and from the sound of it, it is quite clear that the word … Read more
If you are wondering what is a Queensland heeler, rest assured, you are not alone. Indeed, “what is a Queensland heeler?” is a question that many individuals would like to know. Perhaps the main reason for the confusion is the fact that some dog breeds go by different names or nicknames and not all … Read more
Redirected aggression in dogs is a problematic behavior that requires management for safety purposes, and to prevent rehearsal of the troublesome behavior, along with behavior modification to treat the root cause. Although, redirected aggression is more common among cats, there are countless cases of redirected aggression among dogs. When dogs “redirect,” the targets of … Read more
In dog training a variable ratio reinforcement schedule, also known as intermittent reinforcement schedule, is one form of several reinforcement schedules. Reinforcement schedules are the rules that pertain “how many or which responses will be reinforced” (Burch, Bailey 1999). A variable ratio reinforcement schedule is the schedule that follows a continuous reinforcement schedule. There … Read more
Understanding the stages of learning in dogs permits a deeper knowledge into what happens in the dog’s brain when it is in an active learning state. When learning a new task or behavior, complex processes in the brain occur in response to practice and muscle memory and this yields to significant changes in the … Read more
Petting a dog or puppy while eating is advice that has been suggested for some time in order to prevent or reduce food aggression, but this practice can turn out being counterproductive and even downright dangerous. Sure, let’s face it: those giving out this advice may have good intentions, the goal perhaps being getting … Read more
German shepherd coat colors are surely interesting to discover. The staple coat color of the German shepherd dog breed is the quintessential black and tan coat, but at a closer insight, there are a variety of German shepherd coat colors and variations that are very attractive and quite unique. Discovering all these German shepherd … Read more
