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

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

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...

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