Behavior Mod

Living with Fearful & Undersocialized Dogs

By admin / February 6, 2024
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Disclaimer: This article is meant to provide a foundational understanding of training and management for fearful & undersocialized dogs as well as provide a…

Management Systems for Dogs with a History of Aggression

By admin / February 6, 2024
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Disclaimer: This article serves as a foundational guide to management systems and a review for pet guardians within our programs. If your dog is…

Are You Considering Behavioral Euthanasia?

By admin / August 7, 2023
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The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions a pet guardian can make. Vets and animal professionals more commonly…

The Veterinary Relationship: Discussing Your Dog’s Behavior with Your Vet

By admin / July 31, 2023
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When you book a behavior consultation, it is common that you will be asked to provide your dog’s medical record and chart notes of…

Potential Medical Issues Causing Behavior Change in Your Dog

By Peyton Winter / July 31, 2023
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Undiagnosed or untreated medical conditions can have a huge impact on your dog’s behavior and is often responsible for sudden changes in irritability and…

Are Medical Issues Contributing to Your Dog’s Behavior?

By admin / July 31, 2023
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Any sudden change in a dog’s behavior or personality is worth discussing with your Veterinarian. Many illnesses can cause dogs to display unusual behaviors…

Resource Guarding: What to Do in the Moment

By Peyton Winter / June 1, 2022
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Resource guarding is a naturally occurring behavior in which a dog displays behaviors to protect resources they perceive as valuable including food, bones, toys,…

Wearing a Muzzle: Is it Right for My Dog?

By Peyton Winter / April 29, 2022
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Muzzles get a bad wrap! Many people associate muzzles with “aggressive” dogs or “attack” dogs. However, muzzles are a fantastic tool to help keep…

Engage-Disengage Game for Fearful & Reactive Dogs

By Peyton Winter / April 27, 2022
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Many dogs struggle to stay relaxed and calm around other dogs, people, or sounds in the environment. Rather than moving on, they may exhibit…

Intro to Resource Guarding

By Peyton Winter / April 12, 2022
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Resource guarding is a natural behavior that can occur across several species. However, if left unchecked, resource guarding can be one of the more…