How to walk reactive dogs and manage aggression toward other dogs
Walking a dog that is “reactive” can be both physically and mentally exhausting for a dog owner. Often, as a result of the owner being frustrated and embarrassed by their dog’s behavior, they stop taking the dog out and walking them altogether. It is absolutely...
How breed and training affect dogs’ reactivity
One of the biggest issues I deal with, in terms of people asking for help with their dogs, is dog reactivity. These are the dogs that lose their minds when they see another dog by barking, snapping, lunging, or trying to drag their owners toward the dog to start some...
Please pick up after your dog in public spaces
After last week’s installment regarding dogs not being off-lead in public parks and spaces, I received a very nicely worded email that asked if I could remind dog owners to clean up their dogs’ poop when out on walks. I could not agree more that there is no...
Leash your dog in public places
There are people in the world who, for whatever reason, do not want to meet or pet your dog. Some people who do not want your dog loose in public areas, and they are well within their rights to feel that way. It is not only basic dog etiquette to keep your dog on a...
