Would YOU want all our pet dogs running amuck, with poor dog owners running behind their dogs everywhere as the dogs dragged them from one interesting thing to the next? Would YOU want dogs to jump on the table for your food while you're trying to eat, chase the cat, not know "Sit, Wait, Stay" in dangerous situations? None of us would take our dogs anywhere ever again. Our dogs, these deeply social creatures who want to spend lots of time with us, would be subjected to a lonely life separated from us while we go out to have fun.

Try Not To Laugh Challenge | Funny Dogs & Cats

Because we all need some funny on a Tuesday, right?

Tasha EricksonJune 26, 2018#funnyanimals, #LetsLaughComment

How Can We Prevent Fear? | Language of Dog Fear Part 3

In this three part series, I am discussing something that every dog owner struggles to understand: The Language of Dog Fear. Dogs can't decide what they're afraid of, fear is an inherent response, and sometimes things that we're totally cool with surprises us with how afraid it can make our beloved furry family members. What's more is that fear can have detrimental effects on our dogs' health if left unmanaged long-term. We're going to get a little science-y, but in laymen's terms, dig? Great, let's go!

Learning Dog Language, Canine BehaviorTasha M. Erickson, CDW, CPPSJune 19, 2018#LDL, #LDLFear, dog language, dog behaviorComment

Biology of Fear: What It Does To A Dog | Language of Dog Fear Part 2

In this three part series, I am discussing something that every dog owner struggles to understand: The Language of Dog Fear. Dogs can't decide what they're afraid of, since fear is an inherent response, and sometimes things that we're totally cool with surprises us with how afraid it can make our beloved furry family members. What's more is that fear can have detrimental effects on our dogs' health if left unmanaged long-term.

How Does A Dog Become Afraid? | Language of Dog Fear Part 1

In this three part series, I am discussing something that every dog owner struggles to understand: The Language of Dog Fear. Dogs can't decide what they're afraid of, fear is an inherent response, and sometimes things that we're totally cool with surprises us with how afraid it can make our beloved furry family members. What's more is that fear can have detrimental effects on our dogs' health if left unmanaged long-term. We're going to get a little science-y, but in laymen's terms, dig? Great, let's go!

Canine Behavior, Learning Dog LanguageTasha M. Erickson, CDW, CPPSJune 5, 2018#LDLFear, dog language, #LDLComment

How Learning Your Dog's Language Deepens The Human-Dog Bond

In a relationship with your dog, think of love as the bricks but the bond is the cement holding it together. They are related, but different parts of our lives with dogs. Many people “feel” that part when it's weak and assume the issue is training. They sign up for obedience classes, or send the dog away for training and think everything will be better.

Learning Dog LanguageTasha M. Erickson, CDW, CPPSApril 13, 2018#LDL, dog languageComment

Can People Learn Dog Language?

Separating inference from observation requires reflection and adjustment on your own thought processes, which can seem like a big task. Think about the idea of a “dominant” dog. We observe and infer rather than observe and question to get to the truth. We notice behavior that fits our stereotypes.

Learning Dog LanguageTasha EricksonApril 6, 2018#LDL, dog language Comment

Do Dogs Know What We're Saying?

It depends on certain factors, like the sounds we use, intonation, familiarity with the words or sounds, and our body language. But their ability to make complex connections is severely limited.

Learning Dog LanguageTasha EricksonMarch 30, 2018#LDL, dog languageComment

What Does Anthropomorphizing Your Dog Mean?

Learning Dog LanguageTasha EricksonMarch 23, 2018#LDL, dog languageComment