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If you're keen to learn about reactivity in dogs, the chances are you've got a reactive dog on your hands. If that's the case, firstly: welcome, and secondly: you're in the right place. Owning a ...

Leash reactivity is a common issue many dog owners face. It involves dogs reacting negatively to stimuli while on a leash, ...

In the video above, you’ll meet Penny, a shelter dog struggling to get adopted due to her kennel reactivity. When people walk by, she barks and lunges—making it hard for potential adopters to see her ...

What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...

When you’re reactive, your feelings depend on external events outside your influence or control. Whether you have a good or bad day depends entirely on what happens to you and around you. The weather, ...

When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...

A woman who was often brought to tears by her reactive dog's behavior made the difficult decision to introduce a puppy into the family, and now they are an inseparable duo. In February 2022, Rocky, a ...

People around the world dramatically changed their shopping behaviors at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with new uncertainty, shoppers began stocking up on basic household items – ...