7. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Yard Introduction
Yard Introduction I prefer introductions to be performed outside. It gives everyone some breathing room and space is important. I will perform a yard introduction before using an indoor leash […]
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6. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Tie Downs, Leashes Indoors, and Drag Lines
Tie Downs, Leashes Indoors, and Drag Lines First, a brief description: A tie down is a tether that is attached from the dog to a solid surface (preferably a wall). […]
The Importance of Being Aware
We have been taking our time integrating our foster dog (Jonah) with our resident dog (Frankie) because of Jonah’s unknown background and odd, shut-down behavior. Jonah has been really coming […]
5. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Interacting Through a Baby gate/Exercise Pen
Interacting through a baby gate/exercise pen–realize that these are NOT secure. Dogs can knock them over or jump over them. That doesn’t mean they can’t be great tools when used […]
3. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Group Walks
Group walks are a great way for dogs to get used to the excitement of seeing a dog. They entail a lot more than just going on a dog walk […]
4. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Interacting through the Crate
Interacting through the crate–this option is NOT for every dog. Some dogs guard their crates or are too anxious in their crate so it would actually be a horrible idea. […]
Jonah and Frankie’s Awkward First Meetings
Jonah and Frankie had their first off-leash dog interaction. Jonah (our brown foster dog) and Frankie (our resident tan dog) have been living in the same house for over a […]
2. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Short Training Sessions
2. Short training sessions (3-5 minute sessions at first). Reactivity involves clicking and treating every time a reactive dog sees another dog. The reactive dog is typically on leash (on […]
1. Imperfect Dog Introductions: Crate & Rotate
With reactive/selective dogs, I start out with crating and rotating when I bring them into my house with my resident dogs. What is crate and rotate? Essentially, it’s keeping the […]
Tie-downs: Installed Management
Jonah quickly developed a specific spot on the couch where he wants to sit. Essentially, it is his safe space (it even supersedes the kennel as the #1 spot he […]
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