Dog training advice and information from two top Los Angeles dog trainers and behavior specialists.
Laura Bourhenne/Kim Rinehardt
If your dog barks, is fearful or just needs some basic dog obedience we are here to help. We talk about specific issues as well as conceptual things that help you build a better relationship with your dog.
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Don't Let Your Dog Become a Walking Graffiti Artist: Understanding and Managing Marking Behavior
"Well, he's a male dog, what do you expect him to do?" is a cop-out. Yes, marking is a natural male dog behavior. But so is urinating wherever they please, and we wouldn't tolerate that indoors. Dogs know the difference between a tree and a person, or a lamppost and a living room couch. What they don't know, unless you teach them, is that there should be a social or behavioral distinction in terms of marking.