Posts in dog reactivity
The Active Dog: Why Mental Stimulation Beats Physical Exercise Alone
The Active Dog: Why Mental Stimulation Beats Physical Exercise Alone

Today, I joined a dog walker and her 7-month-old Australian Shepherd client for their walk. This energetic pup was jumping and nipping at her for the first half of their walks, settling down only later. The dog walker, who clearly cares and is very observant, was understandably puzzled. After observing the walk, the reason for the behavior became crystal clear.

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dog behavior, dog training, dog reactivity, leash pullingLaura Bourhennedog mental stimulation, hyperactive dog, dog training, leash pullingComment
Reactive Dog Training: Understanding & Managing Thresholds
Reactive Dog Training: Understanding & Managing Thresholds

Discover the secrets to calming your reactive dog by understanding their threshold. Learn how distance, duration, and intensity impact your dog's behavior, and how to adjust these factors to create a positive training environment. This guide provides actionable strategies to help your reactive dog thrive.

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dog behavior, dog aggression, dog reactivityLaura Bourhennereactive dog, leash reactivity, leash aggression, thresholds, distance, duration, intensity, dog behavior, 3 D'sComment