Understanding the distinction between fear-based reactivity and aggression can be crucial, especially given that over 70% of behavior issues in dogs are linked to fear. Imagine a scenario where an animal lashes out not out of malice, but sheer terror. This often misunderstood behavior requires a nuanced approach to prevent potential harmful outcomes for both…
Ever wonder why some dogs can sit calmly while their owners enjoy a meal, while others seem to be bundles of uncontrollable energy? The secret often lies in impulse control training. Teaching a dog patience isn’t just about obedience; it’s about helping them develop the mental discipline to manage their impulses. Historically, training methods focused…
We do dog aggression training regularly in Northern Virginia (our Headquarters), we often times get asked, “What is the most aggressive breed?” The answer may surprise you! There are so many dogs that get put to sleep on a regular basis as a result of their aggressive behavior. This is because there are a lot…
We handle aggression in dogs in Northern Virginia on a daily basis! Most people do not realize that it can also be medical related. Thyroid glands regulate the body’s metabolism, any decrease in the thyroid’s work can cause various complications that are similar to other conditions. Pet owners and dog breeders don’t know how to…
We deal with dog aggression regularly in Northern Virginia. Your dog may have been such a sweet little puppy. They were behaved and well-mannered. That was until they were not. One very common question for animal behaviorists is why their dog suddenly starts showing aggression. This problem is especially common between the ages of 1…
At our dog training facility in Northern Virginia, we do dog reactivity training; however, it appears it’s needed in the White House! TMZ has recently posted a photo of a nasty cut under a young woman’s eye, allegedly the result of being bitten by the Obama’s family dog, Sunny. The 18-year-old visitor is a…
Everyday at our dog training facility in Northern Virginia, we work with aggression in dogs (food aggression, dog aggression, people aggression, etc). Rehabilitation of any nature, whether it be man or dog has a complicated history. Yes, most dogs and people that tend to show signs of extreme aggression can be rehabilitated. But also no,…
Dog aggression is something that we literally deal with on a daily basis at our facility in Northern Virginia. If you go to our YouTube channel, you can see countless dog aggression before and after videos. Just like with our blog on people aggression, we do not base your dog’s severity based off of the…
As the highest rated dog trainers in Northern Virginia, we deal with a wide variety of people and dogs on a daily basis. We are known for our high-level of obedience training; however, one common issue we also deal with is aggression in dogs (towards people and other dogs). When dealing with aggression, the owners…
Toy Aggression is a behavioral issue we deal with a lot at our dog training facility in Northern Virginia. First, we will start with prevention, to ensure you never have this problem with your dog. Anytime we do our puppy training classes at our Northern Virignia facility, I always tell the owners to get their…
At our dog training facility in Northern Virginia, we hear stories of owners getting bit while breaking up a dog fight on a daily basis. Once this happens, the owner usually calls us for two reasons: 1) Because their dog got into a fight with another dog and they want to help ensure it…
We deal with leash aggression in dogs weekly at our dog training facility in Northern Virginia. An important study to first reference is one which was recently done on 2000 dogs at Mendel University in the Czech Republic. In 2000 dogs of varying breed, age, and size; researchers noted that dogs who were ON a…
At our dog training center in Northern Virginia, we always tell people to stay away from dog parks. Many people wrongly assume that dogs parks are great for socializing, letting their dog burn off energy, and playing; however, more often than not it will eventually end badly. Do not take your puppy to dog parks…
On a daily basis at our dog training facility in Northern Virginia, people contact us and ask if it’s possible to fix their people aggressive dog. When working with dogs that are people aggressive, I believe the first step is understanding what the aggression is based off of before you can properly create a training…
Literally every day owners contact us and ask, “Can your dog training program in Northern Virginia fix our dog aggressive dog?” I always respond with the same answer, “It’s impossible to guarantee that our training will make your dog love other dogs. What we can guarantee you is that you full CONTROL of your dogs…
Our aggressive dog training courses in Northern Virginia work on the principle that there is no dog in the world that prefers to be aggressive. An aggressive dog will be just as unhappy as its owners about the situation. Aggression is caused by the dog’s environment putting it under some kind of stress. This…
What is socialization and why is it so important? It is getting your puppy acquainted with as many different animals, people, and circumstances as possible. In my opinion, socialization is one of the most important things in young puppies’ lives. If I were paid every time we received e-mails or calls about people-aggressive or dog-aggressive…
