“Dog TV”: Enriching their lives, or asking for trouble?
I worked with someone once who called letting their dog look out the window all day while they were at work “dog TV”. I thought it was...
Regis, Phoebe, and the attack of Frankenstein
Today, I fed both of my dogs for barking. Well, not barking. Going BALLISTIC. And you know what? It didn’t reinforce the behavior! This...
Must Love Growling Dogs
I LOVE growling dogs. Say whaaaaaaaat? Hear me out: A growling dog is a dog that’s saying, “hey, I don’t want to bite, please don’t make...
“Don’t normalize aggressive behavior”
I saw a post in a Facebook group the other day; it's a well respected group with lots of dog professionals and hobbyists who’ve been...
Loving a Reactive Dog
Loving a reactive dog can test your patience and push your buttons. It forces you to take the long way round because you know that the...
My Mean Dog
A few weeks ago I was working with Regis (my recovering reactive beagle mix) when we were bum-rushed by an off leash doodle. I know this...
"Walking with a Reactive Dog: Will it ever get easier?!"
It's no great secret that living with a reactive dog can be a lot of work. You might be constantly managing their environment, making...
To fear the growl or not to fear the growl: THAT is the question!
As I was walking one of my client’s dogs today, I heard a car pull up behind me and looked to see who it was. Curious if I was running...
