Canine Behavior support

Dog Behavior & Whole-Dog Wellness

Behavior is not always just a training issue.

Anxiety, reactivity, aggression, restlessness, sleep changes or a dog who suddenly seems “different” can also be influenced by pain, digestion, nutrition, medications, hormones, aging and other health concerns.

With more than a decade of professional dog training and behavior experience, I look at both sides of the picture: what needs training, what may need a deeper wellness look, and when both belong in the plan.

Explore the connection between dog behavior, anxiety, reactivity and whole-dog health below.

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Structure Leadership and the Family Dog

When the family is disrupted by your dog’s behavior, the first thing to look at is YOUR behavior. Have you implemented enough of the basic rules and expectations to teach the dog to follow leadership rather than to take the lead. The little things you change and hold consistent make a huge difference in how the dog sees his role and your leadership.

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