Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT If you speak with any of us at Companion Animal Solutions, follow our blog or work with us, you know the answer to this question. No, we do not believe that Pit Bulls are inherently dangerous. So why am I writing about this topic again? In September, I got a phone… [Read More]
But Sometimes, It’s Really the People
Greta Kaplan, CPDT, CDBC It’s a truism among people who do what I do that “it’s not the dogs, it’s the people.” In fact, there’s even a good book by that title about running a behavior consulting business. (The author is Nicole Wilde, CPDT). The truism reflects that it’s generally pretty easy to get the… [Read More]
Tips for Greeting Other Dogs on Leash
Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT You’re out on a relaxing walk with your dog when you see another owner walking towards you with their dog. The owner says to you, “can our dogs say hello”? How do you decide whether allowing your dog to greet a strange dog on leash is a good idea? After all,… [Read More]
What Do I Do Now? Conflict Behavior in Cats and Dogs
Jim Ha, PhD, CAAB Some time ago, I wrote an article titled Pass It On, Redirected Aggression in Cats and Dogs. In that article, I wrote: “Redirection of a behavior is one of three forms of conflict behavior seen in animals, and humans. The other two forms of conflict behavior are “approach-withdraw” and “displacement behavior,”… [Read More]
What Is a Reactive Rover?
Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT One of the most common calls we get at Companion Animal Solutions is from an owner whose dog barks, growls, and lunges at other dogs when on leash. Often, the owner is baffled because their dog loves playing with other dogs at the dog park or dog daycare. There are several… [Read More]