by Ariza | Dec 1, 2022 | Dog Owners, Dog Training World
Understanding Your Dog’s Breed Characteristics Before adopting a dog, it’s vital to understand its breed’s exercise, mental stimulation, and drive needs. Each breed group has unique characteristics and instincts that we’ll discuss below. The Origins...
by Ariza | Nov 18, 2022 | Dog Owners, Dog Training World
Uniting various training methodologies for the benefit of dogs and their owners: As an Autistic Dog Trainer, communication can be challenging. I’m seeking to build a network of trainers with diverse approaches to refer clients beyond my expertise. If...
by Ariza | Nov 8, 2022 | Aus Assistance Dogs, Dog Owners, Dog Training World, Service/Working Dogs
Key Aspects Often Overlooked in Reactive Dog Training In my previous post, “Simon Sinek – Beware of Assumptions: Even Well-Founded Research Can Mislead,” I mentioned several crucial aspects of training reactive dogs that N and many dog trainers may...
by Ariza | Nov 5, 2022 | Dog Owners, Dog Training World
Addressing Dog Reactivity: A Case Study In this follow-up blog post, we dive into a case where a lady tried various solutions for her dog, C, but the problems persisted and worsened. Understanding C’s Threshold and Reactivity C exhibits a low threshold,...
by Ariza | Nov 3, 2022 | Dog Owners, Dog Training World
Today, let’s explore how certain dog trainers unintentionally cause problems for dogs and their owners, leading me to step in to prevent potential euthanasia. Additionally, these trainers often share misleading information that hampers my efforts. I’ll...
by Ariza | Oct 29, 2022 | Dog Owners, Dog Training World
Common Red Flags to Watch Out For In our previous post, “Do dogs attack out of nowhere?” we explored the rarity of unprovoked attacks. Now, let’s discuss the warning signs to look for and how to help your dog. Red flags signal urgent concerns. Here are common red...
by Ariza | Oct 28, 2022 | Dog Owners, Dog Training World
The Role of Observation and Responsibility No, dogs rarely become aggressive or reactive out of nowhere. As Jonathan Decker said, “Even though we are responsible for our choices simultaneously, we influence each other. A lot of times, the monsters we are scared...