Having a dominant dog around the house can be annoying as well as dangerous.  A dog who thinks he’s in command might eventually bite you or someone in your family if he is challenged. It’s important to recognize the signs that your dog is becoming dominant and do something about the problem. Signs of dominance […]

Many people worry that if they play tug-of-war with their dog (or “tug”) that they will be teaching their dog to be aggressive.  They’re afraid that playing tug with their dog can lead to problems with dominance.  Are they right to be worried?  Does tug-of-war teach aggression? Actually, many recent studies have shown that dogs […]