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...
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...
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...
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...