Why Does Your Dog Bark at You ? Dog Behavior Pop Quiz

OK, why does your dog bark at you even if he just saw you like two seconds ago ?
Or
Why does your dog bark at you, if you walk out one door and come in another ?
Or
How come your dog barks at you, if you wear something different, like lets say a hat ?
There’s a couple [...]

Breed Specific Thought Processes Affect Your Own Dog

This has to do with how our own breed prejudices can have an adverse affect on how we think our own dogs behave.
Recently I went to Stewart’s, a local gas / convenience store. Whenever I go anywhere I usually take along a bunch of dogs for the ride. On this particular day I only had [...]

My Friend Miller : A Pet Memorial

I recently received this from a gentleman who would like to add Miller, to our pet memorial page over at spiritanimal.org. His accompanying letter is so touching I figured I’d put it on my blog until our webmaster has a chance to add it to our website.

This is Miller

“Miller was my constant, faithful, [...]

Watch The Spirit Dogs Grooving Out to George Clinton and The P-Funk AllStars Dog Video

These are all the dogs names that you can see in this video, even if they are only on camera briefly. This is what happens to all the dogs with animal and / or human aggression problems once I get to spend some time with them.
The two dogs playing in the dirt are Freeport Animal [...]

Dogs Don’t Understand Choke Chains : The Dogs Mind

Choke collars or choke chains are one of the most ineffective and on rare occasions dangerous, training collars ever invented. A dog does not understand the principle of getting choked, that’s why so many dogs will choke themselves while they are on their daily walks. Whether the collar the dog is wearing is a choke [...]

Spirit Animal Sanctuaries Dog House Update, Fencing

We have decided to go with eight feet high 9 gauge galvanized chain link fabric, instead of the six foot high fencing. We get a ton of snow here every year and a couple of times each winter I have to go around the fencing digging out the packed down snow so our guys can’t [...]

The Point Of The Previous Behavior Post

The point of the previous behavior post, is, many dog owners are taught that eating before your dog or making them wait for their food is one of the many requirements for establishing yourself as your dogs alpha.
If you feel the need to train your dog to wait for his treats or food, that’s all [...]

Inaccurate Dog Behavior Modification Training and Advice : # 1

Inaccurate Dog Behavior Modification Training and Advice : # 1
Should I eat before my dog ?
The Inaccurate Advice is ; You must eat before your dog eats. The theory behind this is, It establishes you as the alpha.
This advice albeit seemingly logical in the minds of some, is just so inaccurate on so many levels, [...]