Trainer Tip 8

People Who Hoard Animals

Formerly called "collectors," psychologists now prefer the term "hoarders" to describe individuals with an emotional illness characterized by keeping a large number of animals, that are usually in poor condition.

Trainer Tip 7

How to Meet New Dogs Safely

When meeting new dogs, always use respect, caution, and attentive awareness. Building a relationship with each dog you meet will require patience and a time commitment.

Trainer Tip 6

When Helping Becomes Hoarding

Some animal hoarders start with the best of intentions. But gradually the animals lose their identities, becoming objects to be collected. Unless the perpetrators receive professional help, they often just move to a new location and start up all over again.

Trainer Tip 5

Dogs and Aggression

Dog trainer Sherry Woodard discusses the various types of dog aggression and why it is important to get the right type of help to correct this behavior problem.

Trainer Tip 4

Improving a Dog's Social Skills

Download a printable list of things to practice with a dog to get him up to speed on his social skills and more comfortable with all types of situations.

Trainer Tip 3

Prescription for Object Guarding

Guarding is a natural, normal behavior for dogs. But object guarding can be dangerous if a dog sees a person as someone he needs to guard against. Trainer Sherry Woodard provides tips to manage guarding behavior.

Trainer Tip 2

Dog Socialization Techniques

Ann Allums, CPDT, Dog Trainer for Best Friends Animal Society provides tips for working with under socialized or semi-feral dogs. Also discussed are training methods for shy dogs and suggestions to prevent the current behavior problems.

Trainer Tip 1

Helping Your Dog Overcome Fear Aggression

Helping a dog with fear aggression generally involves dealing with the underlying issue of fear, using conditioning techniques to help change the association of the fear. Certified dog trainer Ann Allums offers suggestions for a total approach to looking at dog behavior.

Vet Advice 1

What is Babesia?

Since babesia can make your dog sick, the best treatment is prevention. Maintain a healthy lifestyle with good nutrition, good housing and an appropriate amount of exercise for your companion. Use a proper tick preventative if ticks are prevalent in your area.

Vet Advice 2

Tips on life after a leg amputation

Dr. Mike provides tips for you and your pet after a leg amputation, including what to expect and how long until your dog or cat is up and running again.

Vet Advice 3

Obesity in Your Pet

There are many reasons why our pets become overweight, but the most common cause is overeating. Other contributing factors to obesity in pets are heredity, breed, body type, and certain medical conditions.