USA Dog Behavior

09/24/2026

Why does your dog pull on the leash? Sometimes it's a training issue. Sometimes it's excitement, fear, frustration, or reactivity to dogs and people. In this episode, Scott explains how to tell the difference and what actually helps. Listen to the USA Dog Behavior Podcast.

Why does your dog pull on the leash? The answer may be a simple training gap, a habit that has repeatedly worked, or an emotional response to something in the environment. Pulling toward dogs and people can reflect excitement or greeting frustrati...

09/08/2026

Your dog hears more than your words. They notice your tone, your mood, your routines, and the tiny moments you may barely remember. In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explores eight things your dog wishes you knew and what they can teach us about building a safer, calmer, more connected relationship. Listen to “8 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew Today.”

What would your dog tell you if they could explain how life with you feels? In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explores eight truths hidden inside everyday dog behavior, including why your tone may matter more than your words, how your emotional stat...

08/26/2026

Five dog-training practices that are troubling to canine behavior consultant Scott Sheaffer, from quick fixes and aversive tools to working beyond one's expertise.

Last episode, I talked about five things dog owners do that drive me crazy. This time, it's only fair that I turn the spotlight on a segment of my own profession. I discuss five practices in dog training that concern me, including promises that co...

08/13/2026

165 pound Great Dane Enzo was back tonight for his last session with his wonderful owners. He really likes doing this pancake jowl thing on the table!

08/13/2026

Scott Sheaffer explains 5 things dog owners commonly do that can confuse dogs, increase stress, and make behavior problems worse. Listen to the new USA Dog Behavior Podcast episode.

Dog owners usually mean well, but some common habits can confuse dogs, increase stress, and make behavior problems worse. In Part 1 of this two-part series, certified canine behavior consultant and aggression specialist Scott Sheaffer tackles five...

07/28/2026

Is your dog destructive, vocal, or frantic only when you leave? That may not be disobedience. It may be separation anxiety. In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explains the signs owners miss and the practical steps that can help.

When your dog barks, destroys things, pants, drools, or has accidents only when you leave, it may be more than a nuisance behavior. In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explains how separation anxiety can look, why video is essential to understanding w...

07/17/2026

Why does your dog bark at other dogs?

In this episode, Scott Sheaffer explains why barking on leash is often a symptom rather than the actual problem, why fear is frequently the underlying cause, and the common mistakes dog owners make that unintentionally make the behavior worse.

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Why does a perfectly normal walk with your dog suddenly turn into barking, lunging, and chaos the moment another dog appears? In this episode, canine behavior consultant Scott Sheaffer explains why barking at other dogs is one of the most misunder...

06/19/2026

He loved his dog.
His dog kept biting him.
The mystery wasn’t the dog.
It was the person who loved him most.

This is one of the most memorable cases I’ve ever worked. It’s a true story about a dog named Buddy, a kind and intelligent owner named Tim, and a lesson about canine communication that every dog owner needs to hear.

This is one of the most memorable cases I’ve encountered in my career as a dog behaviorist.It’s a true story about a kind, intelligent man named Tim and his rescue dog Buddy. Despite loving his dog deeply, Tim found himself repeatedly bitten by th...

05/20/2026