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Your dog may be a lover at home, happy to have visitors of all sorts. But when you grab his leash and head out on a walk, he becomes aggressive toward strangers – barking, growling, and even lunging. This is known as leash reactivity. By definition, leash reactivity is an involuntary emotional state that overwhelms a dog’s brain and triggers the fight-or-flight response. The reasons for this vary, from overstimulation and excitement to fear and anxiety. Leash reactivity is one of the most common issues dog trainers deal with on a day-to-day basis. There is good and bad news when… Read More

When you aren’t feeling well, it’s simple to communicate your ache or pain. In many circumstances, you can find help yourself through medicine or by visiting a doctor. For dogs, it’s much harder for them to convey to humans that they’re experiencing discomfort or pain. If you’re not attuned to your dog, the signs they display can be easy to miss or write off. Below are several ways in which your dog may be telling you he isn’t feeling well. ·       Loss of appetite: A dog that isn’t eating should immediately raise red flags. This can be… Read More

We all hate them – especially our dogs. But with a hot, humid summer comes fleas – in fact, they thrive in summer conditions, laying in wait for your innocent dog to wander into their path so they can invade. If you have ever owned a dog, chances are you’ve run into fleas before. Maybe it was just a few that you could easily get rid of, but maybe it was much more involved than that. When left unchecked, fleas can populate at an astonishing rate, wreaking havoc on your dog and even embedding themselves in furniture and carpeting. Once… Read More

Summer is a time for outdoor fun, but this year the United States is suffering from well above-average temperatures nationwide. This puts many of our beloved past times at risk, including enjoying outdoor activities with our dogs. Don’t fret, preparation and modifications can help you still get the most out of the warm weather – your dog at your side. Below are several tips on how to keep your dog happy and healthy in the heat: Provide shade and waterWhen temperatures soar, it’s harder for dogs to find relief from heat than their human counterparts. This is because dogs don’t… Read More