A Veterinary Behaviorist is typically going to approach problem behaviors utilizing what is known as a medical model approach. What this means is that they will treat the behavior the same way they do a physical ailment. Diagnose, label, medicate/ treat. If that is the direction you wish to go, then...

It means go limp. Don't let go. You could stop using any verbal cues or prompts until she is releasing reliably, then install a new cue if you want after she is performing the behavior with regularity. The teeth chattering probably just indicates arousal, nothing more. The whole thing about "ch...

Ah. I see. Thanks for the explanation. I didn't know he was on Prozac all this time and I'm glad you've found something that works for the most part. This stuff sure can make you feel like you're grasping at straws at times but tracking behaviors definitely helps put it in perspective when you need ...

That's horrible and sad and criminal. When I see video like that and then look at my own dogs I am completely baffled and confused as to how it is acceptable or necessary to treat an animal in such a way in the name of "training". All we can hope for is that a national standard is establis...

When crate training, if you get a crate too large, the dog will use part of it as a bathroom. This is why you get one the correct size, or a big one with the divider panel that you can gradually increase the size of so the dog learns it's their "home" not an appropriate bathroom place. No...

Ok, you win.

Biking with your dog off-leash is a no-no.

When crate training, if you get a crate too large, the dog will use part of it as a bathroom. This is why you get one the correct size, or a big one with the divider panel that you can gradually increase the size of so the dog learns it's their "home" not an appropriate bathroom place. No...

When crate training, if you get a crate too large, the dog will use part of it as a bathroom. This is why you get one the correct size, or a big one with the divider panel that you can gradually increase the size of so the dog learns it's their "home" not an appropriate bathroom place. No...

Was offline for another (blissful) 24 hours, so sorry for the late reply. Been busy on and off lately. Our vet behaviorist has Button on 50 mg of Prozac, which is already a high dose for his size (45 pounds) and didn't think we should monkey too much with 5-HTP. She has him on vitamin c, fish oil, ...

ps. The above inquiry of the use of 5-HTP and the subsequent dosage advise should not be taken as a recommendation to use 5-HTP. You should seek professional assistance from a veterinary behaviorist before using such a supplement.

Erin, have you tried 5-HTP yet? You had another thread about pharmaceuticals if I remember correctly. Whatever happened with that? Results with 5-HTP would be rapid and noticeable, as opposed to something like SJW or fish oil which can take from hours to weeks to see changes. Also very few side eff...

Erin, have you tried 5-HTP yet? You had another thread about pharmaceuticals if I remember correctly. Whatever happened with that? Results with 5-HTP would be rapid and noticeable, as opposed to something like SJW or fish oil which can take from hours to weeks to see changes. Also very few side effe...

Sorry, did you guys miss the entire "pink slime" thing last month? Made in the USA doesn't mean much. Just look at what corporations are putting in people food. Ya think dog food is going to be better? It is probably safest to look for European, canadian or US made treats that are made by ...

Remember, though that dogs can and will learn chain behaviors. So while this: When he does jump, say no and have him do a different more appropriate behavior like sit, down, a hand shake, roll over or whatever you want him to do. may solve the problem for some dogs, in many dogs it will teach them ...