How to Introduce Dogs When One Is Reactive

In this blog, I’m going to teach you a quick, effective, and safe way on how to introduce dogs when one is reactive. Let’s start with a brief overview of reactive dogs. Essentially, a reactive dog is a dog who is “too” something — too jumpy, too barky, too eager to meet other dogs, or […]

Reactive Dog Meaning: Is Your Dog Showing Signs of Reactivity?

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In this blog, I will tell you the reactive dog meaning, the unique behavior that comes with it, and how you can effectively help your dog overcome their reactivity fast Reactive dogs react more intensely than other dogs. In a reactive dog’s mind, every trigger IS a big deal and requires an over-the-top response. Dogs […]

3 Common Misconceptions About What Makes a Dog Aggressive

If you watch the news or read the paper, it’s likely that you’ve come across a story about someone getting attacked by a dog. And I bet you that 9 out of 10 times, the dog in the story is some sort of large male dog—perhaps a specific breed, like a Pitbull or German Shepherd. […]

My Dog Bit Me: What to Do If Your Dog Bites

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“Doggy Dan, my dog is starting to bite and it’s freaking me out!” If you’re ready to be DONE with your dog’s biting behavior, this guide will help you solve it FAST. “Doggy Dan, my dog bit me. Is there hope? Should I worry? What do I do next? Dog owners, I understand the concern […]

German Shepherd Personality: Common German Shepherd Behavior Problems

Is ‘typical’ German Shepherd personality really that bad? Are you always going to deal with a hyper German Shepherd? In this blog, you’ll know why German Shepherd temperament gets a bad rap (and what you can actually do to handle it). Over the years working as a professional dog trainer, I’ve probably worked with more […]

How to Overcome Your Fear of Aggressive Dogs to Become a Dog Trainer

If you’re somebody who’s thought about becoming a dog trainer, but you’ve been put off because you’re concerned about the dangers of working with aggressive dogs, you’re not alone. In fact, I encounter people every day who absolutely love dogs, but who also have fears about working with them–especially if they have aggressive tendencies. If […]

The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Dangerous Dog Aggression Issues

Dog aggression. It’s one of the biggest reasons that people… Dump their dogs on the side of the road. Send their dogs to shelters. Have their dogs euthanized. It’s heartbreaking and tragic, but it happens every day. Why? Because people truly don’t believe that there is hope to change the behaviour of a dog. And […]

Fear Aggression in Dogs: The Right Training Can Change Dogs

In this blog, I’m sharing my most powerful tips that work in dog training, especially if you are dealing with fear aggression in dogs. Aggression due to fear (for example, territorial aggression and aggression from overprotectiveness) is a dangerous behavior problem that should be addressed correctly.  There are so many strategies online telling you how […]