Acadia Canine Academy™ Blog

Artist 50 Cent & one our client's pup Urban and city-dwelling dogs face several challenges due to their living environment. Many people...

Separation anxiety in dogs is a common issue where dogs become anxious when they are separated from their owners or left alone. I would...

Environmental socialization consists of the stimulation of the canine’s various senses and neutralization of…

Training can be highly beneficial for reactive dogs, as it can help them better manage their responses to triggers and improve their...

Submissive urination is a behavior observed in some dogs, especially puppies or dogs with timid or anxious temperaments. It usually...

Behaviors like fear, dominance, territoriality, or resource guarding are NOT true aggression, they are behavioral issues related to...

You’ve decided to add a dog into your life, great! Owning a dog and raising that dog from a sweet little puppy can be such a rewarding...

Building trust with a nervous dog requires patience, consistency, and understanding. Depending on the severity of the nervous condition,...

When adopting a dog from an animal shelter, the best statement that addresses the experience is from the movie, Forest Gump.“It’s like a...

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of nervousness or unease. It is usually related to a specific event or an uncertain outcome of that...

I am convinced that veterinarians are the least educated on the diagnosis and treatment of this all-too-common affliction of canines....

What treats the core cause of anxiety and/or panic is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or serotonin modulator. The one that I am...

Dogs can experience symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially if they have been through a traumatic event...

Although I am not a DVM, I am a Master Dog Trainer and Animal Behaviorist who has interacted with countless canines for over 30 years,...

Once your puppy is a certain age, proper training is essential. Read on to discover the importance of training a dog at five and six months.

When it comes to your dog expressing themselves, it’s clear that they have fewer ways of doing so than humans. Unable to speak, our dogs...

Housebreaking your new puppy can be one of the most challenging parts of getting them acclimated to your home. Fortunately, crate...

Training your dog doesn’t stop after obedience education. Discover four easy and fun commands you can teach your dog to create a stronger

When your dog lacks confidence, they exhibit a few interesting habits. Here, we’ll discuss several submissive dog behaviors you need to know

When you sign your pup up for their first-ever obedience training course, it’s difficult to know what it’ll involve. After all, every...