When working with a reactive or scared dog, be aware of your surroundings. If you see a dog off leash , calmly move away from the situation. Turn and walk away if you have time. If this is not possible, remember not to get tense and nervous. Your dog will feed off your emotions an...
Tips from a certified dog trainer to help your dog if they missed early socialization. It's not too late to help your dog feel more confident and less anxious.
there’s a lot of noise and commotion, whereas at a dog park there’s an abundance of exciting stimuli, like other dogs, humans, and toys. In this article, we’re going to look at what you can do to help your dog adapt to these two different locations. ...
It’s important to remember that visually impaired and blind pets are relying solely on their other senses; they are going to be very reactive to the sounds around them. When you go for a walk, always keep your dog on a leash and safely by your side if they react to loud noise. 3....
Introducing a new or different kind or brand of food to reactive dogs may be more challenging. Keep communication simple. Use one word whenever possible. Don’t overwhelm the dog. Dogs with canine autism don’t care what you think. Consider dog boarding as a safe place for dogs to stay ...
Dog Owners and Dog Fears: The Story of the Woman with a Reactive DogMy heart is close to dogs struggling with fears and anxiety. So when a lady told me that she had a problem with her reactive dog, I recommended a consultation.
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We’re here to walk you through how to help your dog reach his peak running buddy potential. But because not all dogs are well-suited for lots of running, we’ll also go over some things to think about before starting to run with your dog. ...
Challenging unknown dogs is a good way to get bitten. 3. Create Space or Block the Other Dog We can do this by moving across the road or into a driveway, and waiting for the other dog to pass. We may also move our dog behind a barrier, for example a car. If there are no barri...
You can use play to allow a dog to release tension, to learn a behavior incompatible with a problematic one, or to become wound up and hyper-reactive. The list goes on and on. Play is so important that one of my favorite seminars is one I did on play (Dog Play DVD), talking ...