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 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...
Apr 26, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Blog, Body language, Fears & Phobias, Training Skills
Some dogs are picked up as if they know how to fly and most don’t like it. They show signs of stress and may even try to bite. Article by Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB Some time ago, I was at a client’s home for the first time. Simon, her dog was a...
Apr 5, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Body language, Training Skills
Who doesn’t want to find the secret to jump-starting their dog training? There is one simple, single letter in our alphabet that contains many exciting clues to successful training. Can you guess which one? Here’s a hint: it’s the first letter of our favorite...
Feb 27, 2023 | Aggression-Reactivity, Behavior- misc, Blog, Body language, Fears & Phobias
Does your dog sometimes growl at you? Read on for some important information. By Mindy Cox, BS, CPDT-KSA When we acquired our border collie, Decker as an adolescent, he had already had 3 other homes. He was quirky, to say the least. One of his...
