Despite decades of rigorous peer-reviewed academic research on canine behavior, behavior myths persist. Here are the top seven myths that can be detrimental to teaching your dog manners, your dog’s overall welfare, and your relationship with your dog.

How does your dog know when they’re going to be left alone? Your pre-departure actions tip them off.

Training is over … now what? Read on to see how to keep those hard-taught new behaviors fresh.

Everyone wants to know the secret to housetraining. It’s this: Rewarding your dog the moment she is done eliminating outside, and not letting an un-housetrained dog out of your sight indoors. This method works for puppies and adult dogs. 

Dogs who hide from the world have Very Big Feelings about things.