Reactivity in dogs is a term that often raises questions and sparks debates among dog owners and trainers as some don't like the word "reactive" as it doesn't explain exactly what it is that your going is going through.In some ways I agree but I find this is the term...
Being sociable and well-behaved with other dogs is not a must have of a pet dog. Dogs shouldn’t have to meet every dog that happens to go past, they shouldn’t have to deal with rude behaviours, they shouldn’t have to be forced to interaction on lead or in a small...
Fear or herding instinct? One of the many mistakes that I come across when others (non specialist trainers) asses a Border Collie for chasing cars or things that move is to base this behaviour on a fear response. Fear usually comes with two big behaviours caused by...
What is reactivity and why I would dogs react to triggers? The main reason for the activity in dogs is fear. The second reason of reactivity is caused by excitement or frustration. Sometimes it can be a mixture of the three. As much as it is important to understand...