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Fallout Effects Of Using A Shock Collar

Fallout Effects Of Using A Shock Collar

by Kate LaSala | Sep 25, 2023 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety

  I’ve previously written about 5 Myths About Shock Collars and have my free download 3 Reasons Not To Use A Shock Collar. I talk more about why not to use these tools, take a deeper dive into regulation and give you citations to research if you’d...
Female-Female Housemate Aggression

Female-Female Housemate Aggression

by Kate LaSala | Sep 11, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

A few times a year I get called in on cases of two female housemates having aggression issues. Often these dogs have lived together for a while, with sort of normal, predictable fights over resources like food, toys, resting spots or attention. But then the fights get...
From The Archives: Fear Is Not Disobedience

From The Archives: Fear Is Not Disobedience

by Kate LaSala | Aug 28, 2023 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  FEAR IS NOT DISOBEDIENCE. Yes, I’m screaming.  If I could reach my rooftop I’d scream this from there.  As someone who specializes in fear and aggression cases, so often I come across clients who are frustrated with their dog “not...
From The Archives: What To Do When Your Dog Growls

From The Archives: What To Do When Your Dog Growls

by Kate LaSala | Jun 5, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity

Understanding how to read your dog’s communication is the single most important thing you can to improve your relationship with your dog.  This is probably why one of my most popular free downloads is my infographic on dog communication.  If you missed it, you...
Risks Of Big On Small Dog Play (aka Predatory Drift)

Risks Of Big On Small Dog Play (aka Predatory Drift)

by Kate LaSala | May 1, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Full disclosure, I have a strong bias against big dogs playing with and living with small dogs. There, I said it. Sure, many big and small dogs successfully do play or live together, but for me, the risk of something going wrong, just isn’t worth it. Many...
Sociability and Social Maturity In Dogs

Sociability and Social Maturity In Dogs

by Kate LaSala | Mar 20, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Just like humans, dogs go through different stages of development over time, both physical, emotional and social. Every stage has its special moments. Puppies turn into uncoordinated juveniles testing boundaries then into unruly teenagers and then finally...
Is Your Reactive Dog Fearful, Aggressive, Excited Or Frustrated?

Is Your Reactive Dog Fearful, Aggressive, Excited Or Frustrated?

by Kate LaSala | Mar 13, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  There’s a lot of euphemisms in dog training, mostly trying to smooth over things that don’t sit well with us.  Aversive trainers and electric fence companies will tell you the shock collar is “just a vibration like your cell phone or TENS...
Considering Surrendering Or Rehoming Your Dog?

Considering Surrendering Or Rehoming Your Dog?

by Kate LaSala | Mar 6, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  As a behavior consultant and trainer, my primary goal is to help families work through their dog’s behavior to help them achieve behavior modification, set up management, ensure the dog’s needs are being met and more. I’ve helped thousands of dogs...
5 Myths About Shock Collars

5 Myths About Shock Collars

by Kate LaSala | Feb 27, 2023 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety

I’ve written about why you shouldn’t use a shock collar and have my free download, 3 Reasons Not To Use A Shock Collar, but today I’m addressing some common shock collar myths. But, at its core, if you take nothing else away, it’s this:...
Scared Dogs Aren’t Funny

Scared Dogs Aren’t Funny

by Kate LaSala | Dec 19, 2022 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

This past Halloween and holiday season I’ve seen a rash of social media posts, usually videos, of clearly scared dogs and people laughing at them. Dogs startling at lawn inflatables. Dogs backing away from people in costumes. Dogs barking at toys or decorations...
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