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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Free Dog Bite Prevention Week Resources

May 20th, 2011 – In honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Dr. Sophia Yin presents some unique educational resources including an animated PSA and canine body language poster. Read More »

Preventing Dog Bites by Learning to Greet Dogs Properly

May 17th, 2011 – Preventing dogs bites can be as simple as learning to greet dogs correctly. Dr. Sophia Yin presents 8 tips for approaching, greeting, and interacting with dogs safely. Read More »

Dog Bite Prevention Week: Poster on the Body Language of Fear and Aggression

May 15th, 2011 – Download a free poster: Recognizing the body language of fear and anxiety in dogs. Read More »

Dog Bite Prevention: Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately

May 13th, 2011 – Two of the most important steps in dog bite prevention are for humans to learn how to greet dogs correctly and to read dog body language so they know when to leave a... Read More »

Tips on Surviving a Dog Attack

Mar 8th, 2011 – When a dog attacks, what do you do? Keep yourself safe from dog bites by staying calm and cool. Read More »

Fighting Cats Leave Family Frazzled

Jan 11th, 2011 – Everyone’s stressed when cats are fighting. Learn how to keep a truce and actually train them to like each other. Read More »

Smooch Your Pooch: A Cute Children’s Book with Unsafe Suggestions

Dec 13th, 2010 – Smooch Your Pooch is a cute kids’ book but it's filled with unsafe suggestions that can cause children to be bitten. Read More »

Can Large and Small Dogs Play Together Safely?

Nov 19th, 2010 – Can large and small dogs can play together safely at the dog park? They can if everyone recognizes the signs of canine fear and stress and supervise their dogs so that... Read More »

How to Greet a Dog

Oct 31st, 2010 – It's essential that people learn how to greet a dog properly if they hope to avoid scaring dogs and avoid being bitten. Inappropriate greetings are a common reason... Read More »

Calaveras Man Killed by Pitbulls: A Lesson about Pitbulls or About What Not to Do with Dogs?

Aug 25th, 2010 – Man killed by Pitbulls. What's the lesson? That if any dog barks and lunges at people or animals and you can't get him focused back on you, seek help because he could... Read More »

Cat Bites When Petted: When Purr Turns to Bite, Fangs for the Memories

Jul 10th, 2010 – If your cat bites when petted, she may be telling you she’s had enough. Find out why this behavior is so common and what you can do to improve your relationship. Read More »

Cat Bites Seemingly Randomly

Dec 8th, 2009 – If your cat bites seemingly randomly, it's important to know that it's probably not random to her. Learn why cats sometimes bite when being petted, what signs they give... Read More »

Dr. Yin’s Answers to Common Dog Training Questions

Dec 1st, 2009 – Dr. Yin answers the most common dog training questions—and questions about training cats, horses, and birds, too. Read More »

How Puppy Class Nearly Ruined My Dad’s New Pup

Nov 22nd, 2009 – All puppies should participate in puppy class, but for Dr. Yin's parent's dog Lucy, the puppy class she went to was a poor match. In two classes she learns to be overly... Read More »

Dogs and Kids: Safe or Not?

Nov 7th, 2009 – When conflict and aggression arise between dogs and kids, the problem is not always the dog. Frequently the child is allowed to interact with the dog in harrassing or... Read More »

Dogs and Babies: Can They be Safe in the Same Household?

Nov 5th, 2009 – Dogs and babies seem like a perfect match, but given that there are nearly 1 million serious dog bites a year and the most serious injuries are to kids, it's important... Read More »

Treatment of Food Aggression in Dogs is About Finesse, Not Force

Oct 18th, 2009 – People commonly try to deal with food aggression in dogs by showing the dog who's boss, but a safer, more reliable method is to use finesse. Train the dog to associate... Read More »

Dolphins at Lovina Beach & Monkeys by the Side of the Road

Oct 4th, 2009 – Dr. Yin sees dolphins off Lovina Beach and macaques at the side of the road in Bali. Feeding them is a lesson in how aggressive behavior develops. Read More »