Sarah Kalnajs' list of the common mix-ups we make that can lead to behavior problems with our dogs presented during a seminar Julia recently attended called, "The Five Faux Paws.”

Julia shares her tricks of the trade for managing multiple dogs with her resident dog, Chauncey. In the next few weeks, as Thanksgivukkah and Christmas fall upon us, keep these tips in mind.

Just as we use intonation, body language, and facial expressions when gauging a social interaction with humans, we can gain insight into our dogs’ state of mind by watching and listening to them carefully.

As a “dog trainer,” most of what I actually do is teach people how to teach their own dogs. There’s a good reason for that: dogs aren’t cars, to be fixed by a doggie mechanic. Behavior is an ever-changing response to feedback from the environment – and you’re a huge part of your dog’s environment.