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...
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 8, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Fun & Games, Training Skills
Playing TUG: Do it right and keep it fun for both you and your dog! Tug can build impulse control and awesome obedience skills! By Mindy Cox, BS, CPDT-KSA First, forget the myth For decades, pet parents have been told never to play tug with their dogs because...
May 2, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Training Skills
A critical skill for your dog: Coming when called! By Mindy Cox, BS, CPDT-KSA (Please read this important article note: We are not advocating off-leash walking or training in public spaces. Unless your dog is 100% reliable and will return to you...
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...
