Dogs don’t always behave in the way that you expect. They can bite, bark, respond poorly to commands, chew and constantly up jump on people – a far cry from the happy, waggy, playful little doggie ...

Most new dog owners focus on food, toys, and basic commands during the first few weeks. They believe they can “circle back” ...

In the first week of January, more than 100 dogs were dropped off at the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission. And as of April, the publicly-funded shelter is still operating near ...

Many pet parents assume that dog adoption red flags only refer to obvious behavior problems, such as aggression or biting. However, successful dog adoption goes beyond basic dog behavior issues. It’s ...

Dogs communicate and express themselves in ways that might seem puzzling to us. Many behaviors that are perfectly normal for dogs can often be misinterpreted as problematic. Understanding these ...

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

If you have a dog for any length of time, you learn that there are times when things don’t go to plan. If your dog has a behavior issue, sometimes you have to go the extra mile to help your pet. But ...

A short while ago a woman dropped by our dog club on one of the evenings that we hold beginners' dog obedience classes. She wanted to ask me a question about some advice her son had received from a ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. David Codr is an Omaha dog behaviorist. You can ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at momaha@owh.com. David Codr is ...

Here’s how to decode this quirky behavior and when to take action. Dogs may lick furniture due to curiosity, boredom, anxiety, medical issues, or learned behaviors. Excessive licking or accompanying ...