Dog to Human Aggression
A comprehensive look at what’s new in the field of dog training
Understanding and Managing Dogs Who Are Reactive to People
“The New Click to Calm: Solutions for All Dogs in a Challenging World,” includes valuable techniques for treating dogs with reactivity towards people. Living with a reactive dog can be
What is Consent-Based Handling and Why Is It Important?
Imagine these scenarios… You’re taking a nap. Then suddenly, you’re rudely awakened by someone grabbing your ear and peering inside. You are having a conversation with someone you just
Stranger Directed Aggression
A common problem among many dogs today is stranger-directed aggression. This is when a dog chooses to react towards a stranger or visitor out in public, in their home or
When Your Best Friend Bites
Tiptoeing around teeth in your own home isn’t exactly what someone expects when they acquire a dog. The fundamental age-old idea of having a dog is like having a best
Is it a Kiss or a Dismiss?
“We just don’t understand why he bit her out of the blue! He always gives her kisses! He loves our daughter!” These are the very words I heard repeated over
Happy Handling! Part Five
Stranger Danger – Aggression with Handling from Strangers in the Home In this series of articles, we have explored many aspects of aggression in dogs due to handling. In this
Happy Handling! Part Four
Consent and Cooperation – Handling an Aggressive Dog Is Your Dog is Ready to be Handled? This series of articles has discussed various conditions in which a dog is aggressive
Happy Handling! Part Three
In this series of articles we have discussed various aspects of dogs that behave aggressively when handled. In this post we focus on going to the veterinarian or groomer. How
Happy Handling! Part Two
In part one of this series, we looked at the overall picture of dogs who are aggressive when touched or handled. In this section we will examine the health and
Happy Handling! Part One
In this series, we will discuss the many facets of aggression in dogs due to handling or touch by a human. This first installment will be an overview. In future
The Defendant Stands Accused of Fear Aggression
In my line of work, many people use the term “fear aggression” as a descriptor for behavior of an animal who displays aggressive-looking responses to a frightening stimulus — to