THE DOGKIND BLOG
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Having a multi-dog home can come with many wonderful benefits, but also more headaches. On the plus side, your dogs might be best friends and playmates. They provide lots of mental...
Dogs bark. That’s kind of their job. They bark at delivery people, dogs passing by, weird noises, the garbage truck… But barking can become a problem when it’s frequent or...
Few things are as irritating and anxiety-producing as your dog barking right behind your head as you try to drive your car. If you are the parent of a dog who is also reactive on their...
If you have a fearful or reactive dog, you might dread going to new places with your pup. You brace yourself for the inevitable barking, lunging, or maybe panicking and trying to flee. It...
One of the most common training frustrations you’ve told us about is the contrast in your dog’s behavior between indoors and outdoors. Your dog can do all of their tricks at home,...
Well, it’s really been a year, hasn’t it? You’re stuck at home with a dog who has grown increasingly fearful or reactive as the lockdown stretches on. Being a...
Does your dog behave well on walks- until they see another dog, a skateboarder, a jogger, or a squirrel? And then they kindly draw the neighborhood’s attention to you with a variety...
Do you have a reactive dog who is a perfect angel at home, but seems to lose all sense of hearing or ability to pay attention to you, as soon as you step out the front door? This is a...
“Find it!” for reactive dogs is one of our favorite skills to teach. It’s easy for most dogs to learn, and easy for dog parents to train. “Find it!” just...
This year, many of us will be missing out on family gatherings over the holidays. While this might be disappointing for us, fearful and reactive dogs everywhere are breathing a sigh of...
Each week in our Facebook group for parents of fearful and reactive dogs, we host a Facebook live Q&A session. A few months ago we talked about what to do when you’re...
What gear do you use for walking your reactive dog? Could you use some upgrades? The right equipment should be comfortable for your dog, and for you, to use, be secure, sturdy, and make it...
