by Matt Pepper | Sep 10, 2019 | Advocacy, Behavior, Safety
We can make the tragic death of 9-year-old Emma Hernandez the last time a child is lost to a dog attack. She can be the catalyst for change. It is natural for community leaders to want to do something right now. This, however, is not an issue with an easy fix. This is...
by Dave Kim | Jun 7, 2019 | Behavior, General
Are you bringing home your stress? Your dog could be feeling the effects according to a new study. The stress dog parents feel can be transferred to their pups, a study published in Scientific Reports on Thursday states. Swedish researchers observed 58 people and...
by Michigan Humane Society | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior, General
Diagnosing Canine Aggression Aggression in dogs is usually serious. An aggressive dog can be a danger to you, to other people, to other animals, and to himself. With dedicated application of proper behavior modification techniques, aggression can, in some mild cases,...
by Michigan Humane Society | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior, General
Don’t Leave Dog Unsupervised Just as you would not leave a two-year old child alone in your house, you should not leave your dog unsupervised until he is completely trained. A dog left alone will make choices. Choices like, “Where should I urinate?” and “Should...
by Michigan Humane Society | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior
Why Does My Dog Chew My Stuff? Dog chewing isn’t out of anger or spite. They chew because they are dogs and dogs have a natural, instinctual desire to chew. It helps alleviate discomfort in teething puppies and relieves stress and boredom in dogs of all ages....
by Michigan Humane Society | Jan 23, 2019 | Behavior
Do you share your life with a jumper? Do you find yourself late to the office due to snagged skirts or paw-printed muddy pants? Do friends shy away from visiting for fear of being knocked over? Read more about how to teach your dog to stop jumping. Why do dogs jump? A...
