Many dog owners hope their dog will enjoy meeting and playing with other dogs. However, healthy socialization is not about encouraging every greeting or creating a dog who loves every dog they meet. In this second article of the *Understanding Dog Social Needs* series, you'll learn how to introduce dogs safely, why parallel walks are often the best place to start, and how compatible friendships develop over time. We also explore the spectrum of normal dog social styles, from

Learn how vibration, beep, GPS and citronella dog collars actually work. A behaviour science explanation of why “no-shock” doesn’t mean non-aversive—and better training alternatives.

Publication in IAABC Foundation Journal, Issue 33 My peer-reviewed article was recently published in the IAABC Foundation Journal.You can read the full article here: https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/reinforcement-shake-off-behaviour-dogs/ Note on evidence: This is not a controlled experimental study. It is a hypothesis based on field observations from my work, interpreted alongside current research. The article went through the journal’s standard review process (editor re

If your dog panics when you leave, chews the doorframe, howls for long stretches, or simply cannot settle, you are not dealing with a bad dog. You are likely seeing separation anxiety. This is a misunderstood, fear-based condition that affects dogs of all ages and backgrounds. The good news is that separation anxiety is treatable and most dogs can learn to be alone with confidence. What Separation Anxiety Really Is Separation anxiety is a fear response. It is not a training p

Is your dog barking at things? Alerting you to everything? Chasing wildlife or other pets? Training a positive interrupter is your solution. Reactive behavior, barking and prey drive often need complex assessments and training methods to be addressed effectively. Typically, you need to build prevention and management strategies and conduct a series of training sessions. For reactivity, you might use Grisha Stewart's Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), and for prey drive and