From Reacting to Responding: Practical Tips for Hyperarousal in Dogs
Learn practical steps to manage your dog’s hyperarousal. Prevent jumping, mouthing, and biting with proactive strategies to keep them calm.
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Sara Scott
Oct 285 min read
Out-of-Control Dog? Understanding Jumping, Biting, and Mouthing Behavior
Discover what hyperarousal looks like in dogs and how to prevent behaviors like jumping and mouthing.
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Sara Scott
Oct 77 min read
Confronting Aggression in Dogs: Five Critical Steps for Effective Intervention
Discover the top five tips to address your dog’s aggression.
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Sara Scott
Sep 233 min read
Enhancing Your Dog's Behavior: The Unexpected Role of Play
Discover how play can transform your dog’s behavior! From food games to scent work, learn fun ways to help anxious and reactive dogs thrive.
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Sara Scott
Jun 244 min read
The Boom-Be-Gone Protocol: Helping Your Dog Stay Calm During Fireworks Season
Learn the Boom-Be-Gone Protocol to help your dog stay calm during firework season with simple strategies and counter-conditioning exercises.
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Sara Scott
Mar 43 min read
From Growls to Grins: The Key to Understanding and Resolving Dog Aggression
Discover how to transform your dog’s aggression into calm behavior with counterconditioning. Learn the secrets to a happier pet! 🐾
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Sara Scott
Feb 1910 min read
Winging It: The Chicken Time Protocol for Harmonious Dog and Cat Introductions
Introducing a cat to a dog-ruled home? Discover the Chicken Time Protocol: a step-by-step guide for peaceful pet introductions.
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Sara Scott
Jan 113 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Dog Reactivity from A to Z
When leash lunging, reactivity, aggression or constant anxiety plagues your pup, customized solutions addressing root causes humanely.
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Sara Scott
Nov 30, 20234 min read
From Meltdowns to Breakthroughs: Understanding Thresholds
Get practical guidance on utilizing emotional thresholds to structure effective dog training scenarios for your reactive dog. 
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Sara Scott
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Using an Indoor Drag Line for Your Dog
Indoor drag lines allow management of your dog's behavior from a distance, avoiding negative associations.
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Sara Scott
Nov 20, 20234 min read
A Science-Based Guide to Counterconditioning: How to Effectively Use Learning Theory With Your Dog.
Counterconditioning uses learning theory to reshape a dog's automatic unwanted responses. Retrain your dog's mind with new associations.
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Sara Scott
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Living in a Reactive Building: Navigating Communal Dog Reactivity
This post explores dog reactivity in condo buildings. Learn how stressful encounters in shared spaces negatively condition dogs to react.
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Sara Scott
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Management Strategies for Handling Leash Reactivity in the City
Living in a city brings challenges for reactive dogs. Let's explore practical management techniques to prevent reactions during walks.
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