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New Puppy Owners Apply Training Principles to Teach New Behaviors

Jan 10th, 2012 – Once people understand training principles, they can apply them to many different situations. Read how one puppy owner applied one technique to track her puppy's... Read More »

MannersMinder (Treat & Train) Helps Solve Resource Guarding with Other Dogs

Jan 6th, 2012 – The MannersMinder (Treat & Train) can be used to help in multiple dog households. In this case, one owner used it to help fix her dog's resource guarding. Read More »

Cat Injections: Training Your Cat to Love Injections Without Ruining Your Relationship

Dec 20th, 2011 – Is it difficult to give your cat injections? Do you worry that ensuring your cat gets proper veterinary care will ruined your relationship? Learn how to train your... Read More »

Learn to Earn Scavenger Hunt: Super Fun Dog Class Game for Training Dogs Self Control

Dec 5th, 2011 – The Learn to Earn program is designed to teach dogs self control and train humans how to be consistent and gain leadership. In this dog class game, clients had a... Read More »

Behind the Scenes: Student Behavior Session with Dr Yin

Nov 27th, 2011 – A behind the scenes look at a behavior session for staff and volunteers. Here, we worked on training cats! Read More »

Dog Class Games:  A Fun Learn to Earn Scavenger Hunt!

Nov 19th, 2011 – Dog class games make learning much more fun for both dogs and their people! Here are some of the missions our students will have to complete on our Learn to Earn... Read More »

Training a Cat to Be Quiet: My Cat Meows Too Much, What Do I Do?

Oct 22nd, 2011 – Training a cat to be quiet is as simple as rewarding quiet behavior and removing the reward for meowing. Here's how to stop the incessant meowing. Read More »

Puppy Socialization: Stop Fear Before it Starts

Sep 9th, 2011 – Puppy socialization is a critical part of a dog's development. Its important for puppies to have good experiences with as many different people, animals, objects, and... Read More »

Dr Yin’s Top 10 Dog Training Tips

Sep 2nd, 2011 – Have you gone to a dog training class or lesson and left with your head swimming? Find Dr Yin's Top 10 Dog Training Tips here. Read More »

Attention Men: Even Among Salmon, Polite, Gentle Males Get More Sex

Aug 25th, 2011 – What message can salmon give us about the importance of being nice? One study shows, that being big and strong and bossing others around isn’t always the best... Read More »

Preventing Dog Bites: Stop Dog Aggression Before It Starts

Aug 14th, 2011 – When dogs bite, it is rarely out of the blue. Signs usually show up long before the first bite occurs. Read this article to find out how to stop dog aggression before... Read More »

Dog Sports: A Weave Pole Problem Can Be a Sign of a Shoulder Injury

Aug 10th, 2011 – Dogs who play in dog sports are more likely to get hurt. Find out one way to tell if your dog has an injury, just by observing their gait. Read More »

Outfox® Field Guard: How to Enjoy Summer Without the Fear of Foxtails

Aug 7th, 2011 – Foxtails are a dangerous threat to dogs in California that like to go hiking. The Outfox® Field Guard is one way to protect your dog from these pesky weeds. Read More »

How to Greet a Dog Ebook: Free Download for One Week Only!

Aug 7th, 2011 – Learn how to greet a dog appropriately, and what to avoid, with this ebook. Read More »

Cat Meows Vary By Situation.  Can You Identify Different Meows?

Jul 31st, 2011 – Cat meows vary in pitch and duration, depending on the situation. Find out what researchers discovered about how well people can identify different cat meows. Read More »

People Seem Slow to Learn New Tricks

Jul 27th, 2011 – A study shows that people are slow to learn new tricks when it comes to interacting with their dogs. Find out one real life scenario where repeating cues... Read More »

Is This REALLY Funny?  Dog Attacking Its Own Foot

Jul 24th, 2011 – A video that has gone viral on the web brings up concerns for veterinarians. Should people really be laughing at the video of the dog attacking its own foot? Read More »

What’s the Benefit to the Dog?  What to Consider Before Getting a Dog

Jul 20th, 2011 – Before getting a dog, its important to consider how the dog will benefit from the relationship and to choose the right dog for your lifestyle. Read More »

Kids and Dogs: How Kids Should and Should Not Interact with Dogs

Jul 18th, 2011 – Can kids and dogs live peacefully together? Find out how kids should and should not interact with dogs in order to help keep everyone safe and happy. Read More »

How to Teach a Cat to Use a Cat Door

Jul 17th, 2011 – Have you tried to teach a cat to use a cat door? Here is one simple way to train your kitty to go through the door. Read More »

Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: Print Version Available for Preorder

Jul 10th, 2011 – Perfect Puppy in 7 Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right will soon be available in print. Preorder your book today! Read More »

Excessive Barking:  Why Some Dogs Bark and How to Fix It

Jul 10th, 2011 – Excessive barking usually starts out as an occasional bark but builds up intensity over time. Find out why some dogs bark so much and what to do to fix it. Read More »

Cats Hunting Wildlife: Why It Is a Problem and What to do About It

Jul 6th, 2011 – A cat's hunting instinct can have a major impact on the local wildlife. So why do well fed house cats feel the need to hunt? Read More »

Dog Training Tip: Why Cigarettes are More Addicting than Heroin and How It Applies to Dog Training

Jul 4th, 2011 – Here's a dog training tip on how a high rate of reinforcement can improve your success as a trainer. Read More »

Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Smelly Scents?

Jun 30th, 2011 – Scent rolling is common in dogs. So why do dogs like to roll in smelly scents? A study on wolves may shine some light on the subject. Read More »