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Training Tips From Positive Reinforcement Pros
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
The Case for Quiet: Why Your Dog's Jingling Tags Are Doing More Harm Than You Think
You probably don't think much about the sound your dog's collar tags make. But that constant jingle-jangle is doing more than you realize.
Can A Dog’s Reactivity Ever Be 100% Fixed?
When we talk about a "reactive dog," we're not talking about a dog who reacts. All living things react. We're talking about a dog who overreacts with behaviors that are too big, too fast, or too intense for the situation.
Your Leash Is Talking – Are You Listening? Why a Tight Leash Makes Reactivity Worse
You can tell a lot about a dog-and-handler team just by watching the leash.
The Most Important Skill You’re Not Training: Moving Away From Trouble Before It Starts
Animals who fight unnecessarily don't survive long. After all, there are no antibiotics in the wild.
What Set Them Off? Making Sense of Your Dog's Reactivity
Maisie’s reactions only happened in her immediate neighborhood, only when she was on leash, and only with dogs larger than her.