To desensitize a reactive dog, most dogs don’t want to fight, so they display a number of behaviors designed to prevent it. These distance-increasing behaviors includes barking, lunging, or growling — anything to make the threat go away. Many people correct their dog for any perceived display of aggression. Some...Read More
Will my reactive dog ever get better?
Reactivity isn’t something to be cured. Your dog is not broken therefore there is nothing to “fix.” Your dog is only behaving in a way that they feel is entirely necessary. There is no cure for reactivity. Some dogs develop reactivity as a phase through adolescence and mature through it...Read More
What is the lat protocol for dogs?
The Look At That or LAT game was developed by Leslie McDevitt.
The full instructions for this game are in Leslie’s book Control Unleashed, released in 2007.
Instead of trying to distract your dog BEFORE he sees a dog/trigger, he is rewarded AFTER he sees the dog/trigger.
We use a...Read More
Should you walk a reactive dog?
If your dog feels fearful or anxious around other dogs or people, they may try to hide or get away from them. While on-lead, they might not be able to move away or closer. You can consistently use reward-based training methods and keep them on a lead when needed. Choose...Read More
How do I train my dog not to be scared of loud noises?
Desensitising your dog to loud noises is a good way to keep them calm in situations that may otherwise make them anxious. By gradually desensitising your dog to loud noises over a period of time, you can teach them to associate these sounds with something positive, instead of something to...Read More
Why is my dog scared of loud things?
Booms, cracks, and pops that seem harmless to you may sound like the end of the world to your furry friend. Generally, shaking, whining, or pacing are signs that something is wrong. Many pets sense a shift in barometric pressure. Note: Keep an eye on the weather forecast. If storms...Read More
How do you desensitize a dog to loud noises?
Desensitisation for dogs and cats is the gradual reduction in reaction to a source of anxiety over time, and counterconditioning is the changing of an emotional reaction to a source of anxiety, from a negative/anxious response to a positive response. With fireworks, the process involves exposing your pet to audio...Read More
Why is my dog scared of the park?
My dog loves going to the park, we’d go twice a day and he would run around off the lead and always come back to me. Last week some kids let off a firework which scared him and he ran all the way home. Now every time I take him...Read More
What natural things can I give my dog for anxiety?
Vervain, Passiflora, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Marshmallow root, Fennel, Coconut oil.
This herbal remedy combines herbs, seeds and roots to help calm your dog’s mind and body it is especially appropriate for stressed, nervous, anxious and hyperactive dogs.
Stir into raw or moist dog meals, rehydrate with water and mix into...Read More
What over the counter medicine is good for dogs with anxiety?
Herbal remedies have been around for centuries and still work even today.
If you want to take a more natural approach to help your dog, then there is a great range of herbal calming supplements available for your dog, like this Dorwest Scullcap & Valerian Calming Support, which is made...Read More
How do you train a dog with noise sensitivity?
Dogs that are safely and gradually exposed to many different experiences, including loud noises, during their essential socialisation period of three to 16 weeks of age, are often able to cope more effectively with loud, frightening sounds like fireworks or loud engine noises. Sound therapy can help your dog feel...Read More
Is it safe for dogs to share water bowls?
Pet owners and vets are becoming increasingly concerned about shared water bowls and the potential risk of cross-infection of contagious canine diseases such as Distemper, Kennel Cough (Bordetella) and Parvovirus. It is true that there are few communicable diseases that are spread directly by mouth. One example is the canine...Read More
Do dogs like being splashed with water?
Some dogs will take any chance to plunge themselves into water, no matter how dirty, cold, deep or shallow. Playful pooches use water to cool off when they are too hot, exercise, and simply to show off their skills. If your dog does need hydrotherapy, chances are he or she...Read More
How to introduce puppies to drinking water?
You want warm(ish) water, and ideally you want the first introduction to happen when your pup has been running around in the heat. A dog that has been chasing a dummy in the blazing sun is far more likely to naturally run into the water on its own volition, which...Read More
How to introduce a reactive dog to a dog park?
He has almost 0 threshold for seeing other dogs without crying, barking, and lunging but is perfect off leash and at daycare. I’m planning on using a Sniffspot so they can be off leash safely but there’s still the issue of actually getting in and out and making sure he’s...Read More