Day: September 4, 2026

Dog reactivity is an exaggerated emotional response to specific triggers, where a dog reacts with barking, lunging, growling, or freezing at a level of intensity that goes well beyond normal dog behavior. There are multiple distinct types of reactivity in dogs, each driven by different emotional states and triggered by different situations. Identifying which type…

Training should start as early as 8 weeks old-the moment your new pup comes home. Puppies learn best between 6 and 16 weeks of age, and every day within that window is an opportunity to shape the adult dog your puppy will become. Waiting until a puppy is older to begin training means missing the…