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Approaches for Reducing Anxiety in Dogs
In May, Jenn was interviewed by journalist Jodi Helmer on the training side of reducing anxiety in dogs. While most of the article focused on products that can be used to reduce anxiety, we wanted to share our full response to help pet owners maximize the benefit of these products, and understand the science behind…
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Case Study: Einstein (Aggressively Friendly)
Einstein was a 9 year old Golden Retriever who was quite the enthusiastic boy! He lived with his owner, Rebecca, and her 80-year-old mother. Einstein (affectionately nicknamed Einey), like most Goldens, got quite excited at times and had knocked Rebecca’s mother over on occasion, resulting in both a broken arm and a broken leg. Due…
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Case Study: Cali (Dog Reactivity)
Cali was a 10.5 year old spayed female Labrador mix. At approximately 8 years old, Cali was attacked by an off leash dog during a walk and needed extensive medical care as a result. Two years later, Cali was attacked again at a dog park which sent her back to the emergency vet. Between the…
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Socialization
One of the most common things that dog owners come to me to address is to “improve their dog’s socialization”. Usually this is an adult dog that is displaying what we call reactivity, or barking and lunging at other dogs (or people). There are two main points to take away here. Socialization is something that…
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Puppy Developmental Stages
One of the most frustrating things for puppy owners has to do with developmental stages. Puppies go through several developmental periods that cause changes in behavior and responsiveness. Knowing where your puppy is in their development can help ease frustration for both of you, as well as better prepare you for navigating the challenges ahead.…