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• Can doggie daycare cause dog aggression and behavior problems?

  Dog daycares are quite common in Chicago. Especially these days with the economy in shambles, people have a tendency to work longer hours and might even need to take on a second job to make ends meet. It is easy to feel guilty about dogs not getting enough... Posted Oct 12 2008, 07:36 PM by Jeff Millman with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: dog aggression, separation anxiety, dog daycare

• Assess a dog’s anxiety to treat dog to dog aggression

  Dogs exhibit specific signs of stress when they are under duress. If you know what to look for in your dog aggressive dog, you can help him remain calm around dogs. To do this, you need to learn his specific signals and then move him away when stress... Posted Oct 07 2008, 10:12 PM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: dog aggression, signs of stress

• Don't spray your dog or throw cans with coins

  I was speaking with a client the other day about her dog that is afraid of men. Her dog is a rescue, had a rough background including some abuse by the previous owner. She had always been a little skittish around men, but until recently she had not been... Posted Sep 24 2008, 10:38 PM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: dog aggression, cans with coins, spray bottles

• How do you know when to give medication to aggressive or anxious dogs?

  On Saturday I saw a client for the first time. My client hired me to assess her 4-year old Yorkshire Terrier named Sam. My client has had Sam for 4.5 months and she recently started giving him Reconcile, a Prozac for dogs to address his dog-to-dog aggression... Posted Jul 07 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: dog aggression, separation anxiety, anti-anxiety medication, dog medication

• Prevent Resource Guarding or Food Aggression

  Ever see a dog growling around his food bowl? Ever see those "Funniest Home Videos" shows where a dog is showing teeth while standing over a bone? You have witnessed something called Resource Guarding, a form of dog aggression. This form of... Posted Jun 30 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: dog aggression, Jean Donaldson, MIne!, resource guarding, dog bites

• Dog Behavior Problems? Change the Pattern, Change the Behavior.

  There are certain topics in dog training that come up at least once per day. I find myself saying “Change the pattern, change the behavior” in many situations and I realized that this is a powerful concept that you might find useful when working with... Posted Jun 18 2008, 01:23 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: dog aggression, learned and innate behaviors, change dog behaviors, dog barking, stop dog jumping

• Choke Chains and Moving Too Quickly - Mistakes When Working With Aggression.

  This is another installment in my series about mistakes in working with aggressive dogs. I have tremendous success with my aggression cases and have been helping dogs overcome aggression for over 6 years. There are strategies that you can use that can make the situation worse. I want you to avoid doing that and help your dog become more comfortable faster. ... Posted Mar 21 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: corrections for dogs, dog aggression, aggressive dogs, onleash aggression, abusive dog trainers, dog body sensitivity, dog growling, choke chains, territorial aggression, positive reinforcement dog training, dog afraid of people, Fear aggression, alpha rolls

• Should Dogs Be Allowed on the Couch?

  I get this question quite often, and I always ask people to clarify why they are concerned that this might be a problem. They usually tell me that they heard from someone else or saw a television show that talks about "putting dogs in their place"... Posted Mar 05 2008, 01:30 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 12 comment(s) Filed under: dog aggression, alpha, dogs on couches, dog myths, alpha rolls, putting a dog in his place, dog problems

• Dog Acting Strange? Rule Out Physical Ailments First

  I received two calls this week that that reminded me about the importance of making sure a dog is physically healthy before I recommend training strategies.... Posted Feb 29 2008, 12:00 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: dog aggression, dog pain, strange dog behavior, older dog issues, urinarty tract infection, tender abdomen, hip dysplasia, dog health, dogs in car accidents, lethargy

• How to Assess the Severity of a Dog Bite

  I had a new client yesterday that was very upset because their 5-year-old dog bit their one-year-old baby in the face. My client felt terrible because in hindsight she understands that the situation could have been avoided. The dog is a little shy to... Posted Feb 20 2008, 10:40 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 8 comment(s) Filed under: dog aggression, assessing dog bites, treating an aggressive dog, ian dunbar, dog bite chart, deciding whether to take a case

• Losing Your Cool With Dogs is Never Cool

  I saw something horrifying on Saturday. I was working with two of my fantastic clients and their Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. I was hired to help McIntire with a bit of fear around men, hand shyness, and other assorted issues such as teaching him to have... Posted Feb 11 2008, 12:52 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: corrections for dogs, off leash work, dog aggression, onleash aggression, shock collars, choke chains, abusive dog trainers, dog growling, radio show, dog afraid of people

• Miss an Episode of My Dog Training Radio Show?

  If you missed any of my shows, you can listen to any of the archived shows. If you select more than one show, make sure you pause the previous show or they will both play at the same time. Enjoy! ... Posted Jan 24 2008, 09:45 PM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: being a good dog trainer, barking dogs, dog aggression, aggressive dogs, onleash aggression, desensitization, dog training strategies, dog exercise, my dog is eating my Christmas tree dog training radio show, holiday dog training tips, destroying Christmas tree, destruction, fearful puppies, demand barking, dogs and babies, having a baby, pre-baby dog training strategies, Free dog training tips, daily training tips, advanced dog training, dog training radio show, dog afraid of people, distractions

• Your Dog Barks Out of the Window? That Could Lead to Aggression.

  Barrier Frustration can occur if a dog is behind a window, fence, or on leash and is not allowed to interact with the environment. After a while, she may get frustrated and aggressive. One indicator of Barrier Frustration having a part in aggression is... Posted Jan 14 2008, 12:22 AM by Jeff Millman with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: barking dogs, dog aggression, aggressive dogs, onleash aggression, desensitization, radio show, socializing a puppy, demand barking, dog afraid of people, barrier frustration

• Is Your Dog Aggressive Around Other Dogs?

  Is your dog aggressive, or do you want to learn what to do to help your new dog be comfortable around dogs as he gets older? You have two ways of addressing these questions. One: You can listen to my radio show titled "Dog to Dog Aggression Strategies... Posted Jan 13 2008, 01:24 AM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: barking dogs, dog aggression, aggressive dogs, onleash aggression, radio show, socializing a puppy

• Worried About Your Dog and Your New Baby?

  Having a new baby and worried about how your new baby and your dog will get along? Listen to my radio show titled " Babies and Dogs Do Mix! " on Thursday, January 10th at Noon CST and call in with questions. The call in number is (646) 378-1859... Posted Jan 03 2008, 08:40 PM by Jeff Millman with | with no comments Filed under: dog aggression, aggressive dogs, puppy training tips, dogs and family, radio show, socialization, dogs and babies, having a baby, pre-baby dog training strategies