About Clarissa Fallis

Clarissa Fallis is a professional canine behaviorist and trainer from Upstate New York. She has attended Bergin University of Canine Studies, State University of New York at Cobleskill, and Animal Behavior College. She is competent in training all breeds and ages of dogs, though she prefers hounds because of the challenge they present. Clarissa is continuing her education in training psychiatric service dogs as well as search and rescue dogs. Her goal is to open a rescue on the East Coast for beagles formerly used in laboratory testing. She owns a 1-year-old chihuahua/min-pin mix named Addisen, whom she adores. Read more: About Pets Adviser

5 Common Dog Body Postures You Should Be Aware Of

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Dogs THINK we understand their body language and know exactly what they are trying to communicate. Here are 5 critical body postures you should understand.

Using Negative Punishment to Correct Your Dog

Dogs need discipline, and negative punishment is an effective way to train your dog. By http://flic.kr/p/5y1Myr

Using negative punishment to correct your dog is an effective and humane training method that builds healthy communication between you and your pooch.

How Dog Behavior Drives Make Excellent Training Tools

For training purposes, it's good to know if your dog hails from a breed that tends to be overly social, neutral or unsociable. By: Andrea Arden

Investigating dog behavior drives can tell you a lot about your pooch. Read on to discover how to use your dog’s drives to your advantage in training.

Switching to a Grain-Free Dog Food

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The surge of grain-free dog foods on the market today has pet owners wondering, “Is this diet really beneficial, or just another marketing gimmick?”

What’s in a Dog’s Name? Plenty!

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Choosing a great name for your dog is essential for future success in training. I’ve put together 6 tips to help you pick out a name that rocks.

Spring Break! 8 Tips for Traveling With Your Dog

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Although we are still experiencing some cold winter days here in the Northeast, I’m getting spring fever. Here are 8 tips for traveling with your dog.

My Dog Has Nightmares — Here’s How We Dealt With Them

My rescue dog has nightmares. By Clarissa Fallis/Pets Adviser

If your dog has nightmares, read on to see what you can do to alleviate your pet’s strife and make sound, peaceful sleeping a routine habit.

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