Willie plays with Lily
Different dogs have different play styles. Read more about this
video and how Lily and Willie communicate in their own ways here.
Lassie Self-handicapping to a Puppy
Watch as Lassie self-handicaps to WIllie when he was a puppy.
Click here to read more about self-handicapping in dogs.
Lassie & Sydney Greet
Healthy play is full of lots of pauses between action. Watch
how often Lassie and Sydney pause as they get to know each
other and begin to play.
Willie, Hope, & Mico Play
Got Dogs? (As in, More Than One?) August 2021
Misty & Gypsy’s Visual Signals to Us, Part Two March 2021
What are Misty and Gypsy Telling Us About Stress Signals? March 2021
Keep Walking! (When Introducing New Dogs) June 2020
Introducing a New Dog: Maggie and Willie as a Case Study April 2014
If I Only Had a Tail… December 2013
Who is Going to Win? – Video Analysis August 2013
Ah Youth! The Initiation of Play in Dogs July 2013
Who is Going to Win? – Video Analysis August 2013
Mounting By Any Other Name March 2013
Why do Male Dogs Scent Mark So Much? March 2013
Play Bows as Meta-Communication – Video Analysis December 2012
The Obnoxious Pup – Video Analysis Part I, Part II November 2012
The Mystery of the Overmarking Express May 2011
The Power of Pee May 2011
Tail Wags Translated May 2010
Aggressively Obsequious October 2009
“Muzzle Punches,” “Air Snaps” and “Tooth Clacking” Part I, Part II October 2009
Scent Marking in Dogs: Lisberg Study #2 March 2009
Scent Marking in Dogs March 2009
Here’s the good news: It’s fun to train your dog! Here’s the bad news: You have to learn how. More good news: It’s not hard to learn. . . and this is a great place to get started.
If you’re interested in canine cognition, communication, social systems & nutrition (plus a host of other topics!), look here to start seeing your dog in an entirely new light!
Here’s help for dogs of every description, from cautious canines to feisty fidos. Click below for videos, articles, books and DVDs that will help you help your dog.
Links to other great websites & information on becoming a professional trainer or behaviorist, questions for your veterinarian, and everything in between!
