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. ...
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...
Mar 27, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Training Skills
Choosing a great dog trainer is critical to success. Here are some tips. Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB When my daughter was young and ready to go to school, I spent time looking for the right fit for her and for our family. I am one of those moms who is not...
Mar 21, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Training Skills
What’s in a (Release) word? Wouldn’t it be cool if your dog remained in place until you released him to do something else? Maybe he didn’t move toward his dinner bowl or a toy until you were ready for him to do so. That’s exactly what a release word...
Feb 3, 2023 | Behavior- misc, Blog, Training Skills
There is a quick way to change your dog’s behavior! No time for training? Training can provide your dog with desirable long-term success, but what if you don’t have time to train or lack the desire? In many situations, management of the behavior can be the...
