July 20, 2009
Dogs must be safe and feel safe around people and other dogs before they are ready to learn obedience and basic manners. Review the categories below to see which best describes your dog: READY – Is safe with all people and dogs. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – Is safe with all people, but requires caution around other [...]
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May 7, 2009
There’s a terrific discussion about thunderstorm phobia, body language and the issue of whether fear can be reinforced over on Patricia McConnell’s excellent blog. The oft-given advice to ignore a dog who’s feeling fearful may not be correct. But, like most emotions, fear and its resulting behavior can be complex to address from a behavioral [...]
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