THE DOGKIND BLOG
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Does your dog panic when you try to carry them in a crate or carrier? Many dogs will have to experience being transported in a carrier at some point. Last week we covered the ...
Is your dog afraid to go for a walk? Maybe your pup refuses to go out the front door, or freezes up and tries to run back once you’re away from home.
In this week’s...
If you enjoy hiking with your dog, road tripping, flying, or just need to get them to the vet safely, there’s a good chance you’ll need them to get into a carrier, pack or...
If you have a newly adopted dog, or if your fearful dog is just starting to go on walks, you’re in a unique position. You might be able to prevent reactive behavior (lunging,...
Do you have a dog who seems to not know what a leash is, or how to walk on leash? Many dogs adopted as adults have little to no experience being on leash. When the leash tightens and...
Does your dog try to avoid being leashed, or hate going out on walks? Many dogs adopted as adults have little to no experience being on leash. And as you’ve probably...
Does your sensitive dog avoid their harness? This is a common problem for dogs who don’t love being handled. Last week, I covered Part 1 of harness training for...
If you have a fearful dog, you know that sensitive pups often struggle to enjoy walks the way other dogs do. The outdoor world can be scary, never mind all of the potential challenges a...
Does your fearful dog refuse to go out on walks? Maybe they hate their collar, harness, or leash. Or maybe the outdoor world terrifies them. Over the next several weeks...
Many of you have asked how to start walking your reactive dog with your other dog(s), after you’ve done some training with your reactive pup on their own. In Part 1...
We asked those of you in our free Facebook support group for your top questions about training your reactive dog, and you were happy to help! So this week we have an...
You’ve been been working hard with your reactive dog, and you think you’re ready to try walking them with your second dog. Congrats! (If you're not there yet, check...
