If dogs were people: They would make outstanding interior designers. It may seem as though dogs move chaotically throughout the home....

I have spoken with many dog-owners who believe their dog is not very intelligent. "Aaron, I don't think this dog can be trained," they...

Today in Companion Dog Psychology, an article was released that claimed to unveil the latest in cutting-edge, modern, scientific,...

Dogs are master manipulators of human beings, and many of the manipulations they use on people are beyond our conscious awareness. This...

Any time a dog behaviorist exits their vanilla training box and walks into someone's home, they dare to face a nearly infinite number of...

Life exists through relationships. The search for a well-functioning relationship is a life-or-death proposition for a dog. Without it,...

My experience as a canine behaviorist has afforded me the privilege of visiting thousands of different homes. For over a decade now I...

One of the most sensitive topics I must explore with dog parents is the issue of discipline. This is an important topic because it...

The power of canine healing: From addiction to recovery to spreading the faith. Success stories are what drive us. So you can imagine our...

Dogs are most happy when they live goal-directed lives. This means they have objectives assigned to them by an Executive Decision-maker....

We had a wonderful time presenting to the officers at Mountain Brook Police Department this month. We covered canine body language...

"Aaron McDonald, a Birmingham, Alabama-based canine behaviorist, says he sees a significant amount of dogs with anxiety related issues....

There are many misunderstood behaviors in dogs, and jumping up on people is one of them. Often times this behavior is explained away as a...

Congratulations on your new journey as a "dog parent!" Along the way you will face many challenges. One of the most common hurdles to...

It is still a commonly held belief that dogs are a bit dumb and not capable of free thought or creative problem-solving. This video...