Tag Archives: aggression

The Human Side

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the most common issues I work with clients on is dog reactivity and aggression. I’ve discussed reactivity and aggression in this blog many times before but today I’m going to tackle the other side of the leash. It’s … Continue reading →

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There’s Harm in Waiting

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

Canine behaviour issues rarely appear out of nowhere. In the unlikely case that a behaviour issue does happen suddenly it’s generally related to a medical issue. The majority of behaviour problems have taken weeks, months and in some cases years … Continue reading →

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My Dogs Fight – What Now?

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Where's Your Sit?

I’ve spent a lot of time discussing dog reactivity and issues with strangers or other dogs that we see on walks. Sometimes however dogs have aggression at home with the other dogs they live with. This issue can be heart … Continue reading →

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Managing Puppy Biting

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the most common concerns I address with new puppy families is biting! Puppies may look all cute and cuddly but sometimes they feel like little menaces with those super sharp puppy teeth! This can be especially trying if … Continue reading →

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Sibling Rivalry

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

One of the most difficult issues to deal with is two dogs (related or not) that can’t get along but have to live together. Sometimes the issues are sporadic and sometimes the dogs can’t even see one another. This causes … Continue reading →

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Don’t Shoot The Dog!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

The hot topic of the day is Montreal’s new breed specific legislation (find more info: here). So I thought I’d weigh in on BSL in general and why it’s not effective. Breed Specific Legislations (BSL) is typically enacted on a … Continue reading →

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What is Canine Anxiety?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

I recently attended a webinar on Building Resiliency in Dogs by Dr. Patricia McConnell. It was a great and free information session on how to increase confidence. This would be particularly great for rescue workers and families living with fearful … Continue reading →

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My Dog Doesn’t Listen!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

I want to tell Ari’s story today. Ari is my 4 year old German Shorthair Pointer who we affectionately call “Raptor Face” because he would go for your face as a puppy like a bird of prey (lovingly of course). … Continue reading →

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The Art of Surprise

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

I own a variety of dogs and they all have one thing in common. If we are out on a quiet hike with low traffic they will ALL react when we see a person or dog appear. If we were … Continue reading →

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Tall fences make good neighbours???

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Where's Your Sit?

There’s a saying that tall fences make good neighbours and I completely get where they are coming from however I doubt they had dogs. Tall fences (or any fence for that matter) can be a great way to contain your … Continue reading →

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