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Understanding Leash Reactivity

Understanding Leash Reactivity

by Kate LaSala | Jan 27, 2025 | 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.  Words matter and how you talk about your dog matters and influences how you feel about your dog. Owners tend to sugarcoat things or...
The Importance Of Really Liking Your Dog

The Importance Of Really Liking Your Dog

by Kate LaSala | Sep 30, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  If I asked most dog guardians if they liked their dog, they’d quickly reply something like “Of course, I love my dog!” But loving your dog isn’t the same as liking your dog. Love and like are different psychological experiences, so...
Quit The Sit

Quit The Sit

by Kate LaSala | Feb 19, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  This might surprise you, but I think teaching a dog to sit is one of the the skills your dog really doesn’t need. Now hold on, hear me out before you hate me. It might be convenient but it’s not essential. It’s not a life or death skill, like...
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...
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...
Not All Reactivity Is Aggression

Not All Reactivity Is Aggression

by Kate LaSala | Jun 21, 2021 | 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.”...

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