Have you recently been on a walk with your leashed dog when you suddenly noticed your normally polite pet starting to lunge and bark at other dogs? Your furry pal may be "leash reactive," according to ...
Adolescence can be a tricky time for us as dog parents. Your dog might regress in some aspects of their training or ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Anita Kot It can be very stressful and challenging to walk a reactive dog.
Helping a reactive dog navigate the world can be a challenge for both the dog and their owner. Reactivity in dogs can manifest in various behaviors, from barking and lunging to anxious trembling, ...
Owners get frustrated easily when they have a dog that is highly reactive to other pets, humans or even sounds, which is why many turn to dog trainers for help. One trainer's way of assessing ...
It happened in a hardware store. My Great Pyrenees puppy, Mosey, was 6 months old, had been there several times and had always been comfortable with unfamiliar dogs. But this time he barked — a big, ...
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A 22News viewer shared her story about Barkley, a reactive dog who doesn’t get to do normal things. A reactive dog may become difficult to control if in a heightened emotional ...
Have you ever blamed yourself for your dog's reactive behaviors? Perhaps you're the kind of pet parent who's always trying out every new training tool in the book to try to help your dog overcome ...
Most people think leash walks are about burning off energy. That’s certainly one benefit, but in reality they’re about building a technical skillset as a team. The right approach will make every ...
When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...
Discover 8 dog breeds that often appear calm and loyal but can react aggressively toward their owners without warning, with insights into behavior and safety tips ...