reactivity

Feb 286 min read

Stranger Danger

Many dogs feel uneasy around unfamiliar people. By the time most people call me for help, the dog hears, sees, or smells someone coming -...

May 2, 20231 min read

Pattern Games

This section includes PDF reference material for Leslie McDevitt's various Pattern Games

Mar 1, 20234 min read

Resources for reactivity

What is reactivity? It's a catchall term for behavior typically exhibited on a leash or behind a barrier like a door or a fence. The dog...

Jan 2, 20232 min read

Does My Dog Need Meds?

Clients often ask me if their anxious, fearful, or aggressive dog needs prescription medication to cope. Sometimes, they ask about things...

Sep 26, 20224 min read

What is Reactivity?

"Reactivity" is a popular blanket term to describe dogs who are less than calm and collected when passing other dogs, strangers, cars,...

Dec 23, 20164 min read

When It's Time to See a Specialist

I sometimes refer current or even potential clients out to specialists in certain situations. Specialists might be trainers with specific...

Jul 29, 20164 min read

Working with Fearful and Reactive Dogs

Working with dogs who are fearful, and who may be reactive, is an art and a science. You know these dogs when you see them because they...

May 16, 20164 min read

Growls are not aggressive

I get a lot of new clients because their dog has growled at someone, maybe even a family member, and they are worried that means the dog...

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