Laura C., a faithful reader of The Healthy Hound newsletter, wrote in with a question about a common behavioral issue in older puppies:
“My dog Sadie is an 8 month old mixed breed, and I’m the only one she jumps on and nips. No matter what I’ve tried she just won’t stop!”
Compounding the problem is the fact that Laura has Multiple Sclerosis, making Sadie’s behavior especially risky.
We turned to Adrienne Farricelli, a certified dog trainer, former veterinary assistant, and the author of “Brain Training for Dogs” for answers.
According to Farricelli, it is quite common for dogs to behave differently with individual family members. They tend to respond best to consistent, assertive owners – who often turn out to be male.
In her post, “Why Does My Dog Only Listen To Men?”, Farricelli addresses the importance of consistency as well as the training pitfalls that affect female dog owners.
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