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Help! My Dog Is a Serial Humper
By Mikkel Becker, October 24, 2016My dog is a serial humper. When I take him to the dog park or to doggy daycare, the other owners complain about him mounting their dogs. They also seem frustrated with me because I’m not doing… Full Article ›
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How to Interpret Your Dog's Growls
By Mikkel Becker, August 2, 2016Your dog communicates with you and other dogs in a variety of ways — including growling. Depending on the context, a growl can be anything from a sign of enthusiastic play to a warning of an… Full Article ›
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Play It Safe and Be Polite: Dog Park Rules You Should Never Break
By Mikkel Becker, March 24, 2016We all know how the dog park works, right? Our dogs get to play with their canine buddies while we catch up with the other pet parents. It’s a fun, easy outing that everyone enjoys.But the dog park… Full Article ›
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Why Good Dogs Bite — Part II: You Just Got in the Way
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, March 22, 2016Recently, I’ve written a couple of articles about dog bites. In one, I wrote about what to do in case your dog bites you. In another, "Why Good Dogs Bite Part I: You Didn’t Hear What He Was… Full Article ›
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Why Good Dogs Bite — Part I: You Didn’t Understand What He Was Saying
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, March 14, 2016Recently, I wrote about what to do in the event of a dog bite. In that article, I briefly touched on some of the reasons why a dog may bite, even a “good” dog. It is important to realize that dogs… Full Article ›
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Is Your Dog Stressed? Watch for These Signs
By Mikkel Becker, February 25, 2016Is your dog feeling anxious? Stressed? Worried? You may think he can’t tell you if he is, but he often will, in nonverbal ways. Your dog communicates his emotional state through his body language and… Full Article ›
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Surprisingly Common Ways We Misinterpret What Our Pets Are Telling Us
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, January 21, 2016Is a wagging tail always the sign of a friendly dog? If your cat rolls on her back, does she really want you to rub her tummy? If your dog is “smiling” does that mean he is happy? As a… Full Article ›
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What to Consider If Your Dog Is Going to Be a Holiday Houseguest
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, December 15, 2015The holidays are coming, and many of us may be visiting family and friends. Isn’t it fun when we can also take our four-legged companions along to share in the festivities? If you are lucky enough… Full Article ›
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Is It Ever OK to Tease a Dog?
By Mikkel Becker, December 9, 2015Q. When my son plays fetch with our dog, he pretends to throw the ball and then hides it behind his back. I think he’s teasing her, but he says they’re having fun. Is this bad? Should I make him… Full Article ›
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Help! My Indoor Cat Is Being Tormented by an Outdoor Cat
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, November 4, 2015The social behavior of cats can vary greatly from one pet to another. Some people do not believe that cats exhibit territorial behavior, while others have strong beliefs that they do. From my… Full Article ›
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Video: Training to Help Calm a Dog Who Barks and Lunges on Leash
By Mikkel Becker, October 6, 2015If your dog barks, lunges or otherwise acts unruly on leash when another dog walks by, trainer Mikkel Becker is here to help. Reacting on leash is one of the most common problems people have with… Full Article ›
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Your Dog's Body Language Decoded
By Mikkel Becker , August 26, 2015Your dog uses his entire body, from his ears to his tail, to communicate with you. He can tell you both when he’s happy and relaxed and when he’s nervous or afraid. It is important that you learn to… Full Article ›