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.
Understanding the physiological effects of fear on a dog’s autonomic nervous system (ANS) is not …