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The other day a client asked me why her 1.5-year-old dog urinates on her living room rug about once a month. My answer? I don’t know. Just because I am a professional dog trainer doesn’t mean that I know why dogs always perform certain behaviors. There are many possible reasons for dog behaviors and...

Glad to hear that the sleeping arrangements are going well. As far as the reasons for destruction, there are three common reasons. Boredom Need to chew Separation Anxiety To counteract the three potential reasons: Boredom. Make sure Buddy is getting enough physical and mental exercise. A rough rule of...

It sounds like you are doing great. I am glad that housetraining is going well. You should definitely use the crate when you are home, at least part of the time. A 4-month-old puppy has not had enough time in the crate for you to be confident that he is comfortable there in all situations. Also, there...