by Kate LaSala | Dec 19, 2022 | Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, 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...
by Kate LaSala | Dec 12, 2022 | Dogs and Babies and Kids, Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
Often in dog/toddler or dog/baby interactions I see parents urging their child to “be gentle” and while I’m sure this is well intentioned by the parent, it’s really not a safe way to allow your child to interact with your dog. Depending on the...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 14, 2022 | Dogs and Babies and Kids, Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
With Thanksgiving and winter holidays approaching (here in the US), it’s likely you’re gathering with friends and family and your dog is expected to seamlessly integrate into that chaos. While you may be out of time for training helpful skills like...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 1, 2022 | Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety
Download my free guide: 3 Reasons Not To Use A Shock Collar. I talk more about why not to use these tools, a deeper dive into regulation and give you citations to the research if you’d like to look at it for yourself. There are better, more humane, more...
by Kate LaSala | Oct 31, 2022 | Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety
I am not a betting person but if I had to bet, I’d wager you got a dog because you wanted a companion, a family member, something to love and nurture – not something to control with force, fear or pain. Whether it is out of desperation, poor guidance from...
