Some dogs will bite when their harness is being buckled up or even when taken off. What strategy can you use when a dog needs to wear a harness and you don't have weeks to train?
Every heard that positive reinforcement won't work because my dog needs boundaries?Christina and Erin talk about this in their newest podcast minisode!
Christina and Erin talk about the balance between setting boundaries and allowing freedom of choice. They both are important for building a healthy relationship and well behaved dog!
We are back talking about arousal with a deeper dive into some of the topics that came up in our last podcast where arousal was the main discussion point.
Christina and Erin discuss arousal, particularly in dogs that stress up and how we can help them learn to regulate these emotions. This episode starts with some bonus tips on using pattern games to help with leash walking in the neighbourhood.
Christina and Erin talk about the pressure put on dog owners to have their dogs do 'all the things'. For many dogs, classes, pack hikes, and lots of training isn't helpful, in fact it can be detrimental.
Christina and Erin talk about anxiety, the impact it can have on your dog and when they may recommend talking to your vet about medication as part of a behaviour modification plan.
Erin and Christina discuss no-choice moments, multiple markers and arousal control for reactivity, and answer two student questions about settling in a crate and eye contact. Hope you enjoy!
We all have heard of flight or fight, but do you know what the other stress responses are? Christina and Erin take a short deep dive into how dogs can respond to stressful situations.
