Teaching an adult dog "no bite"
Let’s think about the definition for bite inhibition; controlling the pressure of a dog’s bite. In adult dogs, I feel they should be conditioned not to use their mouths on skin, period. Thousands of dogs are surrendered to a shelter because they use their “bite” inappropriately. Some people are ok with their dogs mouthing them during play; some need their dogs to bite for work purposes (police, military, etc.). For others this could be a problem, especially for owners that ha


Teaching a puppy "no bite"
Dogs will use their bite for many different reasons. There is no difference in this based on breed, age, or size. It is a natural behavior that all dogs possess; they use it to explore their surroundings, release frustration, protect themselves, and correct others. People tell me all the time “my dog would never bite.” This simply is not true. They all have the potential to bite and will if the situation arises. That being said, even the toughest of dogs can be conditione
"Pit" bull is not a breed!!!!!
Everyone that knows me knows that I will voice my opinion. I am not concerned about being politically correct and I certainly welcome anyone to a good debate. That being said, this post is strictly written because of all the ridiculous hype recently about the breeds I love the most; the bully breeds. I too have in the past called them “pit bulls”, but I vow to take a stand and no longer do this. That’s right, I will no longer call them “pit bulls”. Why? Because my friends,