behavior issues

If you are having trouble with your dog, we want to help. Let's talk about how your dog thinks, and create a plan that will help your dog become a valued member of your family. Click on our overview of common behavior issues or read about keys to behavior. You may also want to attend one of our workshops, or contact us with questions. Our Dog Help Line is 301-983-5913, or click here to email us.

We also recommend the following resources:


• ABRIonline.org – Animal Behavior Resources Institute; videos, articles and podcasts to help with behavior issues
• animalbehaviorassociates.com – pet behavior questions, articles, books and DVDs
• petsforlife.org – tips on common puppy behavior, training basics, and behavior issues
• ddfl.org – similar to Pets for Life, with additional tips on behavior modification
• diamondsintheruff.com – good behavior tips; information on puppies, dog language, and pack behavior
• petfinder.com – resource library of dog-related articles
• dogwise.com – dog books that can be searched by topic

The Bark Stops Here by Terry Ryan (for excessive barkers)

Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age by Patricia McConnell and Karen London

I’ll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety by Patricia McConnell

Mine! A Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson

Feisty Fido: Help for the Leash-Aggressive Dog by Patricia McConnell and Karen London

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia McConnell

Fight! A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-Dog Aggression by Jean Donaldson

Scaredy Dog: Understanding and Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog by Ali Brown

How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong: A Roadmap for Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs by Pamela Dennison

Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog by Emma Parsons