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Coping Strategies for the Reactive Dog
In a prior post about reactivity, we went over the all-important stress zones and offered a checklist to determine if your dog is reactive. In part 2 ...
Loose leash walking
Note: This article assumes that your dog is not reactively lunging toward other dogs, people, or other stimuli but merely pulling to get from point A ...
Does the Name Pavlov Ring a Bell?
One morning about a year ago, after a ferocious clap of thunder, my border collie, Decker, reminded me of the power of classical conditioning.Â...
Muzzles: The Good, The Bad, and The Necessary
Dog muzzles can sometimes get a bad reputation due to misconceptions and misunderstandings about their purpose and use. There are certainly pro...
Nose Work Basics: Teach your dog to be a super sniffer
Harnessing the Power of the Nose! By Cheryl VanVoorhies, M.ED,CTC Canine scent work, called nosework, is sniffing out scents hidden in boxes, i...
Enrichment: An Essential Part of Your Dog’s Life
What is enrichment and why is it good for your dog? It seems clear to many of us what enrichment entails, but clients tell us otherwise. Let’...
The Science of Pleasure- turn your dog into a training addict!
The Science of Pleasure. Whether your goal is to have fun with your dog, compete in a dog sport, or just want a well-trained companion, here’s how t...
Puppy Play- Keep it Appropriate and Fun
Puppy Playtime! It’s healthy & important, but there are things to watch for to keep it fun for your pup. What is cuter than puppies playing? Not...
What is reactivity and can it be changed?
What is reactivity? We hear the word, reactive or reactivity bandied about as it applies to dogs, but what does it really mean? Reactive dogs become o...
The dog game of choice builds wonderful self-control
It’s Your Choice: the game of self-control Teach your dog to make the right choices! Do any of these sound like the situation in your house? The fro...
Is your dog a scaredy cat?
You can help your dog change his fearful behavior. Check out our 8 tips. I was out recently and saw a dog that was obviously scared, though his pet pa...
Fear or respect. Are they different?
How do you get your dog to listen? Should your dog fear or respect you? Are they different? By Dr. Lisa Radosta  The other day, I saw Sam, a German ...
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