When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...
Reactive dogs can be tricky to manage, whether your own dog struggles with reactivity or you and your pup have encountered other reactive dogs when you’re out and about. But reactivity isn’t fun for ...
In the video above, you’ll meet Penny, a shelter dog struggling to get adopted due to her kennel reactivity. When people walk by, she barks and lunges—making it hard for potential adopters to see her ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jan Barley Dog reactivity is an emotive subject that people often mistake for aggression.
Helping a reactive dog is about understanding what fuels them. Most reactive behavior stems from panic or confusion, not defiance. Progress comes faster when the focus is shifted to better timing, ...
Janet Humphrey shares her parents' "behavior basket" solution going viral on TikTok myitalianfamily/TikTok8;Janet Humphrey Barb and Marty adopted their dog, Ellie ...
What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...
A woman who was often brought to tears by her reactive dog's behavior made the difficult decision to introduce a puppy into the family, and now they are an inseparable duo. In February 2022, Rocky, a ...
A study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science explored the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on dogs and found it promoted ...