A woman was telling me the other day about how she couldn’t understand why her dog ‘out of the blue’ barked and lunged at someone he sees and solicits pets from all the time. Someone else was telling me about how his dog, that is very friendly, ‘out of the blue’ growled at a child who walked up to him as they were leaving the groomers. If your dog has ever reacted in an unusual (for your pet) outburst of behavior in a situation. it could be because of trigger stacking. I’ll explain.
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Thunderstorm Phobia In Dogs
If you’ve got a dog that suffers from astraphobia (yes, there really is a technical term for dog thunderstorm phobia and anxiety), you know, it can be just heart wrenching to watch. [Read more…] about Thunderstorm Phobia In Dogs
Plan Ahead To Lower Your Dog’s Stress After COVID-19
When it comes to this COVID-19 pandemic, people are not the only ones who can experience stress and anxiety. Dogs and other pets can too for a number of reasons. [Read more…] about Plan Ahead To Lower Your Dog’s Stress After COVID-19
Dawson’s Untold Story: Living With Canine Anxiety Issues
My dear Dawson has changed my life in so many ways, given me a greater understanding of behavior, and helped me to have even deeper empathy for others who have a dog with anxiety issues, fear, or other behavioral problems. He has taught me important lessons in love, acceptance of imperfections, and being open to new paths in life. [Read more…] about Dawson’s Untold Story: Living With Canine Anxiety Issues
Empowerment And Choices: Putting A Leash On A Puppy
“The power to control one’s own outcomes is essential to behavioral health, and the degree to which a behavior reduction procedure preserves learner control is essential to developing a standard of humane, effective practice.” – Dr. Susan Friedman [Read more…] about Empowerment And Choices: Putting A Leash On A Puppy