Helpful Tips for Toronto Dog Owners
Does your dog stiffen when you walk by their food bowl? Do they growl when you try to reclaim a "stolen" sock? You aren’t alone. Resource guarding - the use of or threat of aggression to discourage others from taking a valued item - is one of the most common...
If your normally calm dog has started barking, lunging, or snapping at other dogs, people, or noises, you’re not alone. Many dog owners notice sudden reactivity, and it’s often stressful, confusing, and frustrating. The good news? Understanding why it’s happening is...
By Andre Yeu, Founder, When Hounds Fly In light of a recent article from the Toronto Star about the distribution of aggressive dogs in Toronto, many dog owners are increasingly concerned about safety during their daily walks. The Star provided a breakdown of breeds...
By Rachael Johnston, KPA CTP As someone who works a lot with dogs and humans in the context of private lessons I commonly hear this story from many a confused and exasperated client: “My energetic puppy used to be friendly to all the dogs he met but now that he is a...
Written by Rachael Johnston, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, Family Paws Educator If you are the owner of a leash reactive dog, you are not alone! In fact, many dog guardians in Toronto struggle with leash reactivity in their dogs. It is certainly not an uncommon sight in your...
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