25
Apr
Understanding Aggression: Part 2
Let's talk about the opposite of "leash reactivity"...
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Dog Behavior
Dog Behavior
02
Apr
Recognizing Aggression: Part 1
AGGRESSION: I hate the word. Why? Because we use it too much and we use it wrongly. Dogs are reactive, especially the working breeds or what I refer to as "survival breeds". Why survival breed? Because if they aren't cautious, reactive, and alert, a cow will...
07
Aug
Shocking truths about shocking devices
We get a lot of pleas from people who do not know how to help their dog and ask us to rehab or rehome. A typical sequence of events: The family has been totally unable to manage their Catahoula or Catahoula Mix (or what they...
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Dog Behavior
19
Dec
Adopting Littermates: best friends or sibling rivalry?
Littermates, when they are young, seem to love playtime, and sometimes littermates do well together all their lives. But often, as they mature, they change. I rarely will adopt littermates out together. They either become too dependent or bonded too tightly, loosening the human bond,...
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Dog Behavior
27
Oct
The intelligent kindness of dogs
This summer, we said goodbye to our 16-year-old dog, Moe. Moe wasn't a Catahoula (she was a GSP/Bluetick mix), but she was a wonderful, special dog. She is deeply missed in our household. I'd like to share a story about Moe that changed how I think...
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Dog Behavior
29
Sep
FOOD: Does it affect and change behavior in dogs?
One of the first questions I ask when doing rehab/ behavior modification is: What do you feed, when do you feed and how do you feed? Food means survival to a dog. Food comes from the "Leader of the Pack" and brings security and safety....
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Dog Behavior