when i tried to get between ozzie and the offending dog, he actually bit me once! this takes the oppositional reflex out of the equation and if you absolutely have to move ozzie by putting pressure on the leash it will be a more easy pressure on him via the harness. this means that he is not over-the-top reacting and can actually focus on the treats and a simple command to do nothing when approached by other dogs. also, please …

aggression in dogs, whether it be toward a dog’s owner or other dogs, is a serious behavior that should be adjusted with the help of a professional dog trainer. aggression is a term that is used to explain multiple dog behaviors. if you adopted your dog from a shelter, he may have been abused and certain triggers could set him off. in this case, your dog will need to be trained to respect boundaries and that protection is unnecessary. once …

leash reactivity if morning and evening walks have become more stressful than relaxing – for you and your pooch! if your dog is usually friendly, but acts like a maniac when on a leash, you are not alone. in this class, we teach how to cope with the stress of being around other dogs, management techniques for what to do when you see other dogs on walks, and a plan to work through it. the class starts in a low-stress …

leash reactivity can be a complicated problem to tackle. however, when that dog is not on a leash, it has no problems. while this behavior looks very different from the first example, it is also considered a form of leash reactivity. stoddard explains that there are many different stimuli that can drive leash reactivity, including: what causes leash reactivity in a given dog can vary. barking and growling are some of the most common leash-reactive behaviors owners experience. what the …

i adopted my lab mix korra at eight weeks old and followed all of the training books to a t. i crate trained her, socialized her with all kinds of people, and brought her everywhere with me, in the hopes that she would become an easy-going dog as she grew into adulthood. seemingly overnight, she became uncontrollable, often lunging and barking at the end of her leash whenever she saw another dog. leash reactivity is when your dog overreacts to …