Recent Kinship articles by Danielle Vrabel, CPDT-KA

Hey, that hurts!

It’s a process.

To start, you’ll need a lot of patience and love.

You know those obstacle courses dogs do at competitions? Your dog can do that, too.

Please, make it stop.

Follow these careful steps.

Take things slow.

Learn what causes this behavior and how you can help your pup.

Never, ever punish your dog. Here’s why positive reinforcement is the only way to go.

Old dogs, new tricks? Pfft. Just a saying.

Besides being ridiculously cute.

If anything requires patience, it’s this.

If they’re even interested, that is.

And learn how often they have to go outside.

And when to talk to the vet.

And why the scratching sessions seem never-ending.

It’s about more than barking.

It’s not the best thing they do by any means.

If they want some, that is.

Cue the song, because your pup is the friend who will “help you carry on.”

They make your lawn look picture-perfect, but keep your cat away. Here’s why.

“If I fits, I sits.”

To quote Scar, “I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts.” But can dogs snack on them?

They’re pretty additions to any garden, but they’re not pup-friendly.

When the whining never stops, it’s time to do some detective work.

Reasons aside, it’s pretty darn cute.

And when will it stop?

First step: patience.

It is so sweet...

The first rule of thumb for you: patience.

And when you want to draw the line at too many kisses.

Or is this something you only think is happening?

World-renowned behaviorist Patricia McConnell explains.

How to treat and prevent confinement anxiety.

You gotta start somewhere.