Oct 2, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Blog, Fears & Phobias, Training Skills, Uncategorized
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 we offer an avoidance tool and a To Do checklist to begin to help your dog. What is a reactive dog? To start,...
Sep 10, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Training Skills
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 to point B. For help in fixing reactivity, take our course, Your Reactive Dog: From Anxious to Zensational. ...
Sep 2, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Fears & Phobias
One morning about a year ago, after a ferocious clap of thunder, my border collie, Decker, reminded me of the power of classical conditioning. Many of us know the story of how Ivan Pavlov in 1902 showed how classical conditioning can be used to make a dog...
Aug 17, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Fears & Phobias, Gadgets-Tools-Toys
Dog muzzles can sometimes get a bad reputation due to misconceptions and misunderstandings about their purpose and use. There are certainly pros and cons depending on the specific situation and how they are used. Let’s begin with the muzzle cons (I’m starting...
Aug 7, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Fun & Games, Training Skills
Harnessing the Power of the Nose! By Cheryl VanVoorhies, M.ED,CTC Canine scent work, called nosework, is sniffing out scents hidden in boxes, in rooms, and other areas, and is a great activity for any age, breed, or size dog. Nosework is appropriate for all...
Jul 23, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Fun & Games, Training Skills
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 to turn your dog into a training addict! It’s interesting how much we have in common with our dogs and other...