Caryl Wolff

You just brought your puppy home. Congratulations! Begin puppy socialization as soon as you can so he has positive experiences so that...

Puppy or Dog Dog Introductions This article is geared to puppy or dog-dog introductions for those who do not live in the same household....

Puppy Socialization The term “social­iza­tion” has sev­eral def­i­n­i­tions depend­ing on whom you are tak­ing to and what that person’s...

Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 1 This is Part 1 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...

Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 3 This is Part 3 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...

Changing Your Puppy Dog’s Food You’ve come to the right place! This article will give you some guidelines about changing your puppy dog’s...

Dangerous People Food for Dogs This post is an excerpt from my book Doggie Dangers & Safety Tips In and around your home and yard. Please...

Senior Citizens and Young Dogs I just got a phone call from a man who I will call Rob. Rob’s father (Ben) is 82 years old and has a...

What is a behavior chain? A behavior chain IS NOT A CHOKE CHAIN. A behavior chain is a series of behaviors that you (or your dog or...

I get several phone calls from potential clients asking me various questions on numerous subjects regarding their dogs on dog training...

General Comments about Dog Training Life is a training opportunity. You don’t have to wait for a “formal” training session to train your...

Thanksgiving Dog Safety Tips Think ahead to the day after Thanksgiving. Where would you rather be – lounging on the couch with your dog...

Dog Separation Anxiety What is dog separation anxiety? Your dog becomes so stressed in your absence (sometimes even if you simply go into...

Dogs and Children What can you as a parent do to help ensure that your children and your dog have a good relationship? Dogs and children...

Housebreaking Puppies aka The Stages of Housebrokenness I am very grateful to Barbara McClatchey who let me use her article in my...

Defensive Dog Handling I had been writing at my computer all day and decided to take a break and take my dogs for a walk. I went out my...

When you get your puppy or dog, the first thing on your mind is — “How do I potty train this dog or puppy? I’ve done everything right,...

When Training Your Dog Make Yourself Relevant! Many dogs think they rule the world. They demand something, and they get it because *we*...

Xylitol is Poison to Dogs Dogs and Xylitol do not mix. Xylitol is poison to dogs. This article was written by Christine Moe and is used...

Dog Attack - a Personal Story This is what happened to me. I want to say unequivocally that this is not a rant against mastiffs or any...