Breed Specific Legislation and Alpha Dog Mythology
Touting the concept that dogs are inclined to seek a higher status in their relationships with people, including displaying aggression to do it, is scary.
Touting the concept that dogs are inclined to seek a higher status in their relationships with people, including displaying aggression to do it, is scary.
In the contest of who dislikes the thought of putting a muzzle on my dog, I’d come in a close second to the dog who has to wear it.
Of all of the silly things I hear in regard to dog behavior the proclamation that ‘dogs live in the moment’ perhaps takes the cake.
I have had the opportunity to chat with a variety of radio and podcast hosts about the topic nearest and dearest to my heart.
The sooner a dog with fear based behavior challenges is handled properly, the better their chance of learning skills to feel comfortable and safe in their world.
Until a dog has the skills to come into contact with the things that cause them to react negatively, don’t risk them getting in over their heads.
People often think of a dog’s behavior in much the same way as they think
Understanding the physiological effects of fear on a dog’s autonomic nervous system (ANS) is not
It’s not uncommon for people who are living with a dog who is afraid of
There seems to be a rash of redemption videos making the rounds online. Dogs who