Dog Anxiety: Understanding This Problem + Best Solutions to Calm Your Dog
If dog anxiety is wearing your dog down, I want to let you know that there is a simple solution that works so your anxious dog can FINALLY relax. Panting, pacing, endless barking, or even chewing on themselves — do these sound familiar? If your furry best friend is showing any of these signs, you’re […]
Understanding Your Dog’s Reactivity: How to Use a Dog Reactivity Chart
In this blog, you will learn all about the dog reactivity chart and how you can use it to effectively manage and improve reactive dog behavior. Many dog owners struggle with dog reactivity. It means their dogs have a hard time controlling their reactions to things like people or the other dog they’re with. When […]
Leash Reactive Dog VS Aggressive Dog: What’s The Difference and How to Address Both
In this blog, you’ll learn the difference between reactive dog vs aggressive dog behavior and how you can manage behavior issues more effectively. So, your dog behaves differently when they’re on the leash. You can’t help but ask: is my dog leash reactive or aggressive? This blog talks about the difference between reactivity and aggression, […]
Managing an Anxious Reactive Dog: Training a Reactive Dog the Doggy Dan Way
If you want to know how to stop dog reactivity, this blog will help you improve the behavior of your anxious reactive dog fast! If your dog is a sweetheart one moment and an agitated barker the next, you can be dealing with a reactive dog. Quick disclaimer: a reactive dog is not always an […]
How to Calm an Overexcited Puppy: The Secrets to A Well-Behaved Dog
Doggy Dan, why is my dog overexcited? Also, how to calm an overexcited puppy? I often get this question from dog owners dealing with dogs that are always all over the place, jumping on the couch, on them, and on other dogs. They bark, run, and lunge all because they are excited… something that causes […]
The Polyvagal Theory: Know It And Know Your Dog, With Sue Mimm
Listen above or iTunes / Spotify (Tap the subscribe button – it’s free and keeps you updated!) Today’s Guest Sue Mimm – Reactive Dog Expert I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, dog trainer and behavior therapist, Sue Mimm. For someone who describes herself as “not very sciencey” she sure has a great understanding of what’s […]
What To Do If My Dog Is Aggressive: Rescue Dog Series Part 2
Googling “what to do if my dog is aggressive?” and still not getting the results you desperately wanted? I have a mind-blowing secret that’s made many dog owners say “I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS IS POSSIBLE!” A dog’s aggression toward people and other animals is one of the biggest reasons shelter dogs get sent back to […]