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This is another installment in my series about mistakes in working with aggressive dogs. I have tremendous success with my aggression cases and have been helping dogs overcome aggression for over 6 years. There are strategies that you can use that can make the situation worse.
I want you to avoid doing that and help your dog become more comfortable faster. ...
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This will be an ongoing series of one or more mistakes that you can learn from to adjust your training strategies. Some trainers recommend flipping a dog on his back when he shows aggression. This is called an "alpha roll". Sometimes I have heard that it is also recommended for someone to put their face close to the dog’s face while they are in this position....
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I went to the IKC dog show in Chicago on Friday. If you have never been to a dog show, you should definitely go to one at some point. I go to network with other dog professionals and learn about new products and . . . of course to see the dogs! I wanted...
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If you missed any of my shows, you can listen to any of the archived shows. If you select more than one show, make sure you pause the previous show or they will both play at the same time. Enjoy!
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Barrier Frustration can occur if a dog is behind a window, fence, or on leash and is not allowed to interact with the environment. After a while, she may get frustrated and aggressive. One indicator of Barrier Frustration having a part in aggression is...
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Is your dog aggressive, or do you want to learn what to do to help your new dog be comfortable around dogs as he gets older? You have two ways of addressing these questions. One: You can listen to my radio show titled "Dog to Dog Aggression Strategies...
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Having a new baby and worried about how your new baby and your dog will get along? Listen to my radio show titled " Babies and Dogs Do Mix! " on Thursday, January 10th at Noon CST and call in with questions. The call in number is (646) 378-1859...
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It is so important to gently handle your dog throughout his or her life. I received a typical call today from a client that is afraid because her dog growls when she puts on his harness. The challenge with growling is that it is much better than biting...
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I got a sad call from a new client yesterday. She said her dog was showing signs of dog-dog aggression and, from the advice of someone in the dog park, she hired a trainer that uses choke chains. She said initially the training wasn't too physical...
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I work with dog-dog aggression a lot. I get lots of practice in the congested city of Chicago, and I use techniques that work. As with any training topic, there are many competing strategies out there, but I urge you to think about the psychology of anxiety...
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