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Behavior Articles

Dog problem? Help is at hand! Here are some of my published articles, most of which describe positive reinforcement solutions for a number of dog behavior issues.

Fear Behavior

Preventing separation anxiety

Taking the fear out of nail clipping

Thunderstorm phobia in dogs


Dominance Behavior

Becoming a benevolent leader

Taking the conflict out of tug-of-war


Aggressive Behavior

Curbing inter-dog aggression

Bibliography of dog aggression books


Dog Activities

Agility training helps general obedience

Dog weight pull contests

Enrich your dog's environment

Training

Click & treat training

Ringing a doorbell to go outside 

Keep your dog from jumping on visitors

Teaching your dog to retrieve

Eight ways to reduce barking


Socialization and Puppies

Undercover at a puppy mill:  parts 1 / 2 / 3

Socializing a new puppy

Preparing your dog for trick-or-treaters

Secrets of successful housebreaking


Miscellaneous

$130 for transportation...or meat

The case of the temerious terrier (humor)

Joys of owning a rat

Favorite dog sports links

PERMISSION TO REPRINT: Non-profit dog clubs and rescue groups have my permission to reprint these articles at will. PLEASE add the line "Reprinted with the permission of Sharon Savage, www.skipback.com". I would also enjoy an e-mail saying when and where they will appear.  Thanks!