Nearly 75% of dogs are estimated to struggle with some sort of fear or anxiety. As a professional dog trainer in Albuquerque, I see first-hand that there's no shortage of cases involving some sort of fear, anxiety, reactivity, or even aggression. Let's take a look at five key factors contributing to the rise in fear and reactivity among our dogs. 1. COVID-19 Shutdowns For many people, the pandemic was the perfect time to adopt a dog or puppy. Unfortunately, now that society i

As a professional dog trainer, leash pulling is one of the most common problems people come to me with. Continue reading to learn about seven of the top contributing factors to leash pulling and how you can improve your dog's leash skills. 1. You might be using the wrong equipment. I've found that dogs who are comfortable are much more likely to respond to training and learn to pull less faster than dogs who are in discomfort while on walks. Properly fitting body harnesses h

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Common dog guardian grievances include their dog barking excessively, pulling on the leash, and jumping on people. Would you be surprised to learn that these and some other frustrating dog behaviors can be resolved without even focusing directly on the problem behavior? Let's take a deeper dive with three case studies. CC the Border Collie CC's guardians did an excellent job of playing fetch with her and taking her on regular walks. They were doing everything good pet parents