Reactivity in dogs is quite already a complex and burdensome problem for humans, partly because of glares and judgments, without adding superlatives: hyper-, super-, supra-, etc- reactivity. The truth is that the word itself is a catch-all. This term is merely "practical" for visualizing how a dog behaves. It facilitates conversations and limits explanations based on subjective perceptions of the dog's attitude. However, it masks several realities: there isn't just one type o

What is frustration ? It is an emotion. It is a spontaneous short-lived physiological and uncontrollable reaction, in response to the impossibility to get or access an element. Examples : - your dog barks for his ball has gone under the couch - your dog pinches you for you stop him from passing Your dog is not commanding you, he does not regulate his patience, or rather his impatience, or his powerlessness. Case : J. J. has learned to open a door with his nose when he sees hi

Kindness is a moral perception by the human beings. It is subjective. Your dog perceives the world differently. What he was meant for Breeds were created and developed to meet human needs and desires. Some of them are close to humans, while others are more wary. Some will be vigilant towards strangers, while others will act as if everyone were their best friend. Behaviors from discomfort to fear To bear it out that your dog perceives all people as a threat, observing his/her

The temperament Definitions according to the Larousse : "1. General disposition of the mood and sensitivity of a being in his relationship with himself and the external environment. 4. Quality of someone who has drive, dynamism, and willpower." The arousal level It is the ability of your dog to react, whether by moving, showing emotions, cognitively responding. If your dog wakes up takes five seconds to stretch, goes to the kitchen with nonchalance, his arousal level is prett

Every one to one's own trade ! First and foremost, perhaps even the main one : veterinarians alone are entitled to prescribe medication....

A dog that doesn't "warn" is a dog that no longer expresses any body language and/or vocal expression before attacking. A dog's seemingly...

Manipulative dog Often what is meant by that kind of sentence is that your dog is guilty of manipulating you in order to get you to...

Reminder of the definitions 🔷 Reinforcement The action of bringing about a consequence following a dog's behavior, which increases the...

I'm not keen on talking of « reactivity » because : it's pretty more reactive behaviors : a dog is too likely to be labeled that way as...

What a stealer ! You can see a bill of 10 $ on the floor ; what do you do ? Do you look around ? Do you pick it up ? Do you leave it ? Do...

Some day, while working with a k9 student of mine and his owners, we came across another couple being advised for their dog by a man that...

Most of the time, I work with sensitive dogs, either for lack of socialization (or an inappropriate one), or following sometimes negative...

We gonna see two perceptions of mischief : the one according to the human beings, and, the one according to the dog . If I consider...

« My dog matches with every dogs » « My dog can get along with every dogs » « My dog can handle every dogs » My dogness ! If you...

Sometimes I'd like to finally suggest some armor on the dog's body, the prong collar the right way around (i.e. with the spikes facing...

Unless we invite them on a couch to tell us about their issues on the canine condition in a human society, it is necessary for us to...

Your dog suffers from it and that has strong impact on your life. Your dog has behaviors you want him to stop. However, whatever you have...

When you ask your dog for a behavior, there are actually several elements in that very behavior. ❇️ For example, if I consider training...

Some time ago, one of my students got to hear this sentence again. We were modifying his relationships with his fellows when he is on a...

From a behavioral perspective, reinforcing is the action that aims to increase the probability that a behavior will be produced more...