A strong bond with your dog is not measured by perfect obedience or whether they ignore every distraction. Here are five quieter signs that your dog trusts you, feels safe with you, and genuinely enjoys sharing their life with you.
Body Language
Why Does My Puppy Growl During Play? Pro Trainer Explains [2026]
Jul 28, 2026
Growling is a sound that puppies make when they're playing. It's also a way for them to communicate with each other, but it can be confusing for humans to understand what the puppy is trying to say.In this article, we'll look at why puppies growl and how you can tell...
Should I Cuddle My Dog? A Guide From A Professional Dog Trainer
Jan 23, 2023
This is a really popular question, and it's something that a lot of dog owners ask me - because there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Our canine companion is usually a part of our life that we love, and humans tend to show affection with a cuddle,...
Ladder of Canine Aggression (Or Communication)
Dec 26, 2022
Aggression has an escalation process, and it's something we call the ladder of canine aggression, or ladder of canine communication. Canine communication isn't the easiest things for us humans to get our heads around. A lot of the time we ask our dogs to speak more...
All About Displacement Behaviours In Dogs
Oct 24, 2022
Displacement is one of those things that gets overlooked a lot in dog behavior, and yet, it's a really effective way of moderating our dogs! Displacement behaviors are something that anxious dogs will offer a lot more than the average dog, they're silent...
The Essential Guide to Canine Body Language – Review of Lilli Chin’s Fantastic “Doggie Language”
Jun 10, 2021
Dogs talk a different language, they speak through body language, it’s something we humans have yet to master – but this book should help, and here’s why.

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