I cannot emphasize enough how the skill of knowing how to calm dogs down can go a long way for dog owners wanting the best for their pets. As a dog trainer, I always emphasizethe calmest dogs are the happiest dogs. When your dog’s body becomes less stiff, they settle peacefully in ...
Good management and handling of an aggressive dog will help to prevent bite injuries to people and other animals. The aim is to avoid or at least limit things that trigger the aggression and to handle the dog in a way that keeps you, other people, and other animals safe. This could incl...
Reactive dogs aren't necessarily trying to be aggressive but are struggling to manage their intense emotions. Addressing reactivity involves understanding its cause and establishing calm leadership, which helps the dog feel safe and less likely to overreact. JOIN MY FREE REACTIVITY WEBINAR What Are th...
If the training options above aren’t working for you, you may need help from aprofessional dog trainer. A behavior rehab course can teach both you and your dog to handle reactivity and keep calm. The “you” part is essential as many owners fail to realize their pets take cues from the...
You’ll learn how to spot the signs of a truly aggressive puppy, and know when they are showing natural but rough tendencies instead. We’ll share how to calm your puppy down, and stop puppy aggression becoming a long term problem. Turning your aggressive puppy into a calm, happy ...
These steps should help your new pup remain calm and relaxed when eating in your presence. What NOT To Do When It Comes to Food Aggression in Dogs. Frost warns that punishing a food aggressive dog is not only ineffective, it may reinforce or worsen guarding behavior. Owners who take away ...
A common mistake when meeting other dogs is to tense up, and get fearful of what our dog may do. If we are afraid, our dog will pick up on that fearful energy, andthatwill likely trigger an aggressive reaction. Be careful not to put undue or continuous tension on the leash. Also, ...
a small breed of dog as compared to handling an aggressive large breed of dog. Thus, you need to train the dog, establish rules, define limitations, and make boundaries. If you want a powerful and large breed of dog as a pet, you must take the responsibility of training and calming it...
I AM worried about my grandson being attacked by an aggressive dog when we go for a walk in the park. Have you any hints on how to deal with this?A. IT IS important to recognise the difference between an aggressive dog, and one that is approaching you out of curiosity.Most dog bite...
Frozen Kongs are great to keep my dog occupied when he is in his crate, or to help calm him down before bed-time. I put some wet food into a classic Kong and freeze it. My dog has fun licking and chewing at it, and has less time to get into trouble. 😀 ...