Reactivity and Aggression Toward Other Dogs

VIDEOS ON DOG AGGRESSION AND REACTIVITY

Example of “Watch” with Willie
Willie loves a good game of tug as positive reinforcement for
checking in with Trisha.

 

How to Stop an Approaching Dog in an Emergency
Most of us have unfortunately been in a situation where an uncontrolled,
off-leash dog is headed straight for us. This method won’t work for every
situation, but it gives you a chance to get away in many cases. For more
information on getting an approaching dog to stop, check out this blog.

 

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Treatment Plans for Behavioral Regressions  Part I, Part II  December 2011

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How to Stop an Approaching Dog in an Emergency  September 2011

“Blocking Boards” as a Tool in Aggression Cases  August 2011

Case Study in Dog-Dog Reactivity – Hailey  July 2011

Case Study in Dog-Dog Reactivity – Ceilidh  July 2011

Article on Dog-Dog Aggression  July 2010

Please Believe Me! Trouble is Brewing!  Part I, Part II  November 2009

Dog-Dog Aggression, Puppies and “Intensive Sniffing”  November 2009

Dog-Dog Reactivity – The Basics  September 2009

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Feisty Fido, Second Edition  July 2009

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Dog-Dog “Aggression”  December 2008

 

ARTICLES ABOUT AGGRESSION AND REACTIVITY IN DOGS

Aggression, Is it in the Breeding?

Beauty is Only Fur Deep

Action or Angst? Guilt is a lousy treatment plan for behavioral problems

A Peaceful Walk in the Park: Strategies for defusing tense encounters while walking a dog-reactive dog

Not Tonight, I Have a Paw Ache: That suddenly cranky pup could be suffering from undiagnosed pain

 

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