Articles by Deborah Home for the Holidays by Deborah Rosen Holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but can also present challenges for us in managing our dog’s behavior.  Read this article and get some helpful tips on how to keep your dog under control even with all of the activities and excitement of the holidays.   Treat Time? by Deborah Rosen Dogs need to be motivated to behave well. Giving dogs treats can be helpful if done correctly. Read this article to learn the best ways to give treats to dogs.   All Bark, No Bite by Deborah Rosen Barking! It's what dogs do -- if you let them.  Read this article to find out why dogs bark and how to get them to "turn it off."  Let there be peaceful living with your dog!   Kidding Around by Deborah Rosen Children and dogs are a natural combination, right?  Not always!  Read this article to learn how to safely socialize dogs and children.  It's a must!   Social Situation by Deborah Rosen Many dog owners feel that by exposing their dog to another dog in their household or occasionally seeing new ones at the dog park they have a fully socialized dog.  Read this article and learn what it really takes to fully socialize your dog. The Power of Positive Training by Deborah Rosen Some people believe it's important to coerce dogs into behaving well.  Read this article and you'll understand how to employ  "positive" methods to get even better results.     To Play or Not to Play by Deborah Rosen Tug of war is a very controversial game among dog owners. Many people think it will create aggression in dogs - even those whose temperaments are fairly mellow.  The truth is that "tug" is a great game if played correctly.  Read this article to learn the "rules of tug" and how to make a great game safe and fun for dogs. Total Recall by Deborah Rosen Frustrated owners trying to get their distracted dogs’ attention needn’t worry: All you need to learn—and teach your dog—is proper recall technique. Bone of Contention by Deborah Rosen Resource guarding behavior comes in many forms and if left unchecked can only grow worse. Mild aggression can turn into dangerous behavior, even biting, and once a dog has bitten and broken skin, correcting the behavior becomes more difficult. It is best to deal with the resource guarding when it first appears. What A Drag by Deborah Rosen Is it possible to stop and smell the roses without getting dragged into them? Of course it is. Learn why your dog pulls and you have a good chance of training your friend to walk with you on a loose leash. Soon you will be having a pleasant time together. Year of the Puppy by Deborah Rosen Learn how to make this the "Year of the Puppy." By taking the right steps you'll have a fully socialized puppy that is a pleasure at home or in public and enjoys the company of people, children and other dogs. You're Hired by Deborah Rosen In this article you learn how to put your dog to work doing constructive things, instead of letting him decide how to keep himself busy destroying your home. Make sure you read this article all the way through for tips on how to give your dog the right jobs. Stop Talking and Start Communicating With Your Dog by Deborah Rosen In general, humans do an abysmal job of communicating with their dogs, starting with the use of verbal language. So, on the occasion when you actually do speak directly to your dog, chances are good that he hasn’t got a clue what you are saying. Read this article to find out how to best communicate with your dog.