In light of the recent dog attack on a popular O‘ahu trail, I wanted to put together some tips if you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation. For details of the incident you can view the article on Hawaii News NOW. Unfortunately, there is not a sure-fire way to break up a dog fight however here are some tips that can help: First and foremost, remain calm and assertive the best that you can. … [Read more...]
Understanding Fear In Dogs
When we think of a scared dog, what usually comes to mind is a trembling animal hiding in a dark corner or under the bed, whining, his tail tucked. Nonstop barking doesn’t often make the list. Nor do shredding of clothes, gnawing through window frames, or growling and lunging at visitors. But these can all be symptoms of fear in dogs. Fear-based behaviors vary so widely that we frequently don’t recognize them as … [Read more...]
Going Leash Crazy
Going Leash Crazy Have you ever wondered why your friendly playful pooch off leash turns into a monster on leash, or in your home or yard? Why is it that your dog loves to play with others and gets along with everyone when they are off leash but the moment you attach the leash they turn into a beast? If your dog is not aggressive with other dogs when they are off leash but show aggressive behaviors towards other dogs … [Read more...]