Jul 20, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Body language, Fun & Games, Training Skills
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? Nothing! It brings a smile to the face to watch a bunch of furballs jumping around, mock fighting, and having fun. That is...
Jul 9, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Blog, Body language, Fears & Phobias, Training Skills
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 over aroused and will overreact to common stimuli in their environment. They may be unable to control their escalating...
Jun 26, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Fun & Games, Training Skills
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 front door is open, your dog bolts through it. You leave some food on the counter for 5 seconds, your dog jumps up and eats...
Jun 19, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Blog, Body language, Fears & Phobias
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 parent was totally unaware. It brought up a memory of the time I worked with an adorable 7-month old Australian...
May 29, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Fears & Phobias, Training Skills
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 Shorthaired Pointer, who has separation fear. When the pet parent comes home each day, she yells at Sam for the...
May 23, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Fears & Phobias
First Impressions Count Socialization is the key to creating a confident dog. Here’s how to do it right. You’ve probably witnessed the dog on walks that lunges or barks ferociously at every dog he or she sees. Or maybe you live with that dog. That poor dog is stressed...