Try this ‘leave it’ exercise to prevent your dog from going rogue on walks
When you are training a reactive dog to not be reactive anymore, progress may seem slow at times. However, following a step-by-step process is crucial to turning your dog around. A valuable skill to teach them is a “leave it” command that relates to them exhibiting...
Atlantic County celebrates ‘Clear the Shelters’ Aug. 28-30
Looking for a fur-buddy companion as we move into fall? Your timing could not be better. Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter, August 28-30, when all adoption fees will be half price during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion....
Try this leash-reactive training exercise to make walking your dog safer
When training a leash-reactive/aggressive dog, the first consideration I have is that everyone from the owner, the dog, and other dogs is always safe. If you have never experienced a dog fight, they can be chaotic and terribly frightening for people. So, my first rule...
Reactivity training basics to prevent your dog from going rogue on walks
There are many terms floated around in the dog training and behavior world that center around when a dog displays less-than-favorable behavior towards other dogs on a leash. Whether you label it as leash aggression, reactivity, or leash frustration is irrelevant,...
Why ‘friendly’ dogs might still lunge at other dogs
While walking my dog, Kabuki, at the Nature Reserve, we came upon another owner walking their dog, which happens occasionally. Good dog etiquette in these situations is to shorten your leash and give each other space, since there is never a guarantee that two dogs...
