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Pheromones are chemical substances secreted by an animal that influence the behavior of other animals of the same species.  Unlike other hormones, pheromones are secreted externally and influence other animals, typically by smell.  In this case, pheromones may play a very important role in animal behavior. 
In dogs, pheromones probably influence group integration and are a […]

To discourage garbage raiding, get a garbage can that has a locking lid.  Or, simply put the garbage can in a place your dog can’t reach, like under the sink.  If you attempt to correct your dog when you catch him raiding the can, chances are that all he will learn is to avoid going […]

Although very dangerous behavior, car chasing is very rewarding for the dog.  Dogs love to chase anything that runs, and the faster it runs, the better. 
To extinguish the behavior, you must negate the reward of the chase.  Car chasing is most often done by dogs that have the run of the property and are not […]