Lauren Novack

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

Lauren Novack is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant at Behavior Vets NYC where she helps fearful, anxious, and aggressive pets and their owners. She has completed coursework for her MS in Applied Behavior Analysis at Hunter College. Lauren’s research explores the intersection between training practices and animal welfare. She currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Daily Paws and has appeared on Fox & Friends, Rachel Ray, and various news outlets with her dog Grayson.

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Co-authored Articles (16)

How to Relax a Male Dog When He Smells a Female in Heat

Relieve your male dog’s energy and mask a female’s scent with these simple tipsYour dog might be the goodest boy on the block, but when he smells a female dog in heat, all his good manners seem to fly out the window...

How to Get Dogs to Stop Eating Rabbit Poop

Dogs can do the strangest things sometimes, including eating rabbit poop. So, what can you do to get them to stop? Keep reading because we've got everything you need to know about dogs eating rabbit poop, from why they d...

11 Effective Ways to Keep your House Clean When Your Dog Is in Heat

Do you have an unfixed female dog at home that has started her heat cycle? Dogs can go into heat as early as 6 months old, and the cycle lasts for 3–4 weeks. If you want to keep your home tidy and make sure your furry ...

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Stop a Dog from Eating Poop with Pineapple

It’s a dog owner’s nightmare: you lean in to give your furry friend a kiss, only to realize that they’ve just eaten a hot, steaming turd from outside. Eating poop is not only gross, but it can actually make your do...

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Build a Dog's Muscles

There are a variety of reasons you might want your dog to gain muscle. For instance, it’s important to condition a dog that is going to work as a hunting or sporting dog before putting a lot of physical demands on it. ...

16 Quick, Fun, & Easy Ways to Earn Money as a Kid

Depending on your age and work experience, it may be hard to find ways to make some easy money as a kid. There are still plenty of opportunities available to you though, as long as you know where to look. To make money e...

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Teach Your Dog to Howl

Howling is a common method that dogs use to communicate with one another. Dogs do not typically howl as a means of communicating or interacting with humans. However, dogs are good learners and can be taught to howl on co...

A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Pet Sitting Business

Do you want to make a living caring for dogs, cats, and other animal friends?Starting your own pet sitting business is one of the most rewarding business ideas for animal lovers. It is relatively inexpensive to get start...

How to Handle Small Dog Syndrome: Dealing with Napoleon Complex Canines

Do you have a little dog with a big attitude? If so, then your pup might have small dog syndrome, a behavioral issue that causes them to be really aggressive or anxious. While your petite pet may be cute, you probably wa...

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Train a Hyper Dog

Hyper dogs are similar to any other dog. They thrive on positive attention from their humans and aim to please. In order to train hyper dogs you have to harness all their crazy energy into acceptable outlets. A well-trai...

How to

Restrain a Dog

At times, you may find it necessary to restrain your dog. Sometimes it’s as simple as scooping your dog up into your arms or attaching a leash to your dog’s collar. In other cases, a little more restraint is needed t...

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Care for a Maltese Dog

The Maltese breed of dogs make delightful companions, with a reputation for being gentle yet bold. They are "toy" dogs and thus will be happy companions who will sit by your side, hour after hour, while you read a book o...

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Teach a Dog to Smile

Teaching your dog to smile is similar to teaching him to engage in any behaviors. You need to use a combination of patience, attention, and positive reinforcement. With enough dedication, your dog can learn to smile on c...

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Identify a Bichon Frise

Bichon Frises are small-sized dogs and are a member of the non-sporting group. Despite originally being from Spain, these small dogs are often thought of as French. Bichon Frises share some traits with other dogs, but by...

How to Make a Dog Laugh

Are you wondering if dogs can laugh the same way people do? If so, we’ve got some great news for you! While a wagging tail usually means your dog is happy, you can also get your pup to laugh like you’ve told them a ...

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Train a Rottweiler to Be a Guard Dog

Rottweilers are naturally calm and protective dogs, which make them a great pet. Those characteristics also make Rotts great guard dogs. To teach your dog to guard your house, you first need to teach them basic commands ...