Posts Tagged ‘barking’
Lunging & Barking on Leash Walks
A dog who obeys fast and reliably can overcome the urge to lunge and bark and lose its mind on leash walks.
Read MoreLunging, pulling, barking on leash walks
There are so many things to see and sniff outside the home territory. It’s more than just natural for dogs to investigate everything; reading the bulletin boards and posting messages is essential to who they are.
Read MoreAnxious, nervous, pesky, barking
By Dr. Jeff Nichol Panting, pacing, licking, pesky – you’re not alone. Our dogs do the same things when they get wiggy. Anxiety is more than miserable; left uncontrolled it…
Read MoreCar ride barking, puking, drooling
By Dr. Jeff Nichol Some dogs have excellent manners in the car. Others? Not so much. Drooling, vomiting, barking, rambunctious canine travel companions need help. YOU need help.
Read MoreCurbing Barney’s road rage
Question: Our 5 year old German shepherd, Barney, is nearly the most perfect pet except for when he goes for a ride in the car. Every time he sees a…
Read MoreBARKING! Make it Stop!
Dogs Need a Job – Gainful Employment. Confucius said, “A man (woman) who enjoys what they do never works a day in their life.” Our dogs can have that life.…
Read MoreBarking in the night
Question: Our longtime neighbor got a dog last year, but has not, it appears, had it trained to not bark when it goes out 4 to 6 am, and 11…
Read MoreLunging and barking on leash walks?
There are so many things to see and sniff outside the home territory. It’s more than just natural for dogs to investigate everything; reading the bulletin boards and posting messages…
Read MoreChasing, snapping at Dad
Aggression toward a moving man Evie was a 5 year old cattle dog when we met. When I met her she was 7 but she’s still a cattle dog. Vicky…
Read MoreCanine leadership for a dog – What a concept!
Last in a series Had Evie been genetically equipped with a healthy, well-adjusted brain she might have stayed in her first home. Sadly, those folks found her reactive outbursts annoying…
Read MoreBarking: First one dog, then the rest
OMG! Yell, swat, yell some more? Samantha, a sweet basset hound, was the highest-ranking dog in her home but she was not a stable leader. Her pushy, overbearing behavior toward…
Read MoreAggression toward a moving man
First in a series Evie was a 5 year old cattle dog when we met. Now she’s 7 but she’s still a cattle dog. Vicky and Richard adopted her from…
Read MoreMedia – Barking: Normal Canine Communication
Question: Do you do debarking or bark softening? I have about a 20# sheltie. Dr. Nichol: I would debark a few people (politicians, mostly) but for noisy dogs, there are…
Read MoreMedia – Unhealthy neighbor relations lead to loss of limb
[alsointhisseries series-slug=”hyperbole”] A Feud Gone Wrong “Blue’s” backyard was separated from the neighbor’s by your average chain link fence. Some dogs ignore this contrivance but for others it’s a formula…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Back to the office-Dogs Panic
Dogs who barely controlled their home-alone angst before COVID, may spiral into destruction, barking, soiling, and escape attempts.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Barking – Way outa control
Noisy dogs can trigger problems. Unhappy neighbors and animal control might visit and ruin your day. You can turn this around with kindness.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Barking, whining, yapping! Make it Stop!
You can have a great dog who just has way too much to say. Barking is actually normal but too much of it disturbs everybody’s peace. Reprimand? Water spray? Anti…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Miserable Car Riding Dogs
Some dogs have excellent manners in the car. Others? Not so much. Drooling, vomiting, barking, rambunctious canine travel companions need help. YOU need help.
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Derail Leash Aggression
Out-of-control lunging, barking, and growling! OMG! You’re doing your best to control the mayhem but nothing changes. And besides, punishment is no fun for anybody. Dogs need to do something…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Sharpen Your Dog
A dog who obeys fast and reliably can overcome the urge to lunge and bark and lose its mind on leash walks. What if your dog automatically looked to you…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Pets at Work
Build morale! A shared passion! Bring your own? Barking, biting, messes, bathroom breaks? I love office pets. The shoulds of rules and accountability.
Read MoreMedia – Wild Barking & Chasing
What’s Better than Yelling? Question: I have a Chihuahua who wants to attack everyone. In the car she goes crazy; she barks at everyone on the street. She doesn’t stop…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Puppy crying, barking, chewing
Dogs of any age who struggle with Separation Anxiety are miserable – and so are their people. Incessant barking disturbs neighbors; frantic attempts to escape can damage your home. You…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Strangers in the Night – Freak Out at the Door
For dogs who react badly to visitors at the door, Halloween can be the worst. Yell, “NO!”? Jerk the leash? I’ll teach you how to set your dog up to…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Separation Anxiety – Non Drug Treatment
Dogs with separation anxiety have a serious problem. I get it. I’ve come home to the sound of my dog Hazel barking and whining. As soon as I opened the…
Read MoreDr. Nichol’s Video – Barking, yapping, whining, yelping
It’s driving you crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy… Trash and canine trash talking cause more human angst than theft, murders and all the rest of the mayhem.
Read MoreAlbuquerque Journal Article – Senior Soiling, Confusion, & Barking
Dementia is Best Treated Early & Thoroughly Question: My sweet dog and best friend, Isaac, was diagnosed with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. I watched your video on CDS, and it meant…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Journal Article – Debarking to End Barking?
Improve Life to End Complaining Question: Do you do debarking or bark softening? I have about a 20# Sheltie. Dr. Nichol: I’ve considered debarking a few people (politicians, mostly) but…
Read MoreBarking when Alone a Sign of Separation Distress
Food Toys can make a Difference Question: We have a 9 year old Shih Tzu that has started barking when we leave her alone. We leave the TV on, give…
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