When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. Therefore, puppies usually want to bite or “mouth” hands during play or when being petted.

Housetraining a puppy requires time, vigilance, patience and commitment.

At the Dumb Friends League, we believe that dogs of all sizes are happier, healthier and safer when they can be indoors with their people the majority of the time.

Many behavior problems in dogs are the result of boredom or excess energy. Toys offer mental and physical stimulation and enrichment.

An aversive is something that your dog finds unpleasant. It can be used to discourage her from a particular action or place.

Submissive urination occurs when a dog feels threatened.

Knowing why dogs bite and what to do to keep yourself safe is important.

Living with a dog can be beneficial to children. However, children and dogs may not always automatically start off with a wonderful relationship.

Crate training your dog may take some time and effort, but can be useful in a variety of situations.

Puppies may be just as much work as human babies – maybe more so because puppies can't wear diapers and they have very sharp teeth! It

Understanding the different developmental stages of your new puppy.

Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit behavior problems when they’re left alone. Typically, they’ll have a dramatic anxiety response within a short time (20-45 minutes) after their owners leave them.