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 ...

Walking a reactive dog can sometimes feel difficult. There are so many potential distractions and triggers, and it’s hard to relax and just enjoy a nice walk with your pup. It might feel as though you ...

Training a reactive dog can be hard work, but having the right tools (and a bag of the best dog treats) can make the experience a whole lot easier. Reactive dogs overreact to certain stimuli in their ...

It happened in a hardware store. My Great Pyrenees puppy, Mosey, was 6 months old, had been there several times and had always been comfortable with unfamiliar dogs. But this time he barked — a big, ...

The importance of getting your dog properly trained, whether they're reactive or not, cannot be underestimated. A badly behaved or unpredictable dog doesn't bode well for both dog and owner, causing a ...

If you've been struggling to train your reactive dog, rest assured you're not alone. Reactivity is one of the biggest challenges dog owners face and it can leave you feeling trapped in your own home.

Training your dog can be a minefield, no matter how experienced you are – every dog is different and there’s often a lot of conflicting advice out there too. Bring a reactive dog into the mix, and ...

Owners get frustrated easily when they have a dog that is highly reactive to other pets, humans or even sounds, which is why many turn to dog trainers for help. One trainer's way of assessing ...

Animal shelters say the number one reason animals are abandoned or surrendered to a shelter is financial hardship. The second is behavioral issues. That’s where training comes in and there are a lot ...