Of course we rely on our voice to communicate to other that they should keep their distance. However there are some of the pitfalls dog handlers run into that sometimes makes this simple solution not so simple. Pitfalls Sometimes simply you don’t see others coming. You may miss someone if you are looking at your dog, reaching for.. read more →
Video chat with your dog? There’s an app for that! Dogs are increasingly left alone for long periods of time as we go about our busy lives. This is particularly difficult for dogs that experience separation anxiety. But what if there was an invention that could help separation anxiety? The idea came from a 14.. read more →
Dog muzzles for an aggressive dog If it is possible your dog might bite, or your dog is aggressive, snarky or reactive, or if your dog is in a situation where they are in pain, you really should consider investing in and training your dog to wear a muzzle. On the one hand, people can feel more confident.. read more →
You can buy the Gentle Leader almost anywhere now, including on Amazon. It is often recommended when dealing with or trying to control a lunging, pulling or aggressive dog. See more information on managing an aggressive dog with a head halter. Yet there are still a few dog owners (even some trainers) who haven’t learned.. read more →
Using a target stick is not essential for treating dog aggression. However they can be very useful for training! And training can be fun – especially this kind. It works by teaching the dog to touch the end of the target stick or pole. This way you can teach your dog to follow it. This is useful for encouraging.. read more →
If we like dogs, we love to pet them. And we take it for granted that dogs like being petted, too. In fact some studies show that pet petting can be relaxing for both animals and humans. But do all of them love it? Do they always enjoy it every time? How can we.. read more →
Statistically more children are seen by hospitals for dog bites than any other age group. It is simply far too easy for children to get bitten because they play with dogs the most and in ways that are more likely to alarm dogs. In addition, they have less experience in reading the warning signs and are less able to defend themselves… read more →
This is Part 3 of our Environmental Enrichment series where we give you 15 tips on how to mentally and sometimes physically stimulate your dog. Part 1 talks about how environmental enrichment can help reduce problems that contribute to dog aggression. Part 2 gives you an overview on how to incorporate environment enrichment into your dog’s.. read more →