BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio — We consider them our babies or best friends. But nothing will put a damper on that relationship quite like your dog - acting like a fool. We're talking about reactivity. It ...

Before training as a dog behaviorist, I struggled to help Poppy, my reactive dog. I'd shared my life with multiple dogs, all well-behaved and friendly. Still, this time, I was out of my depth. Owning ...

For 20 years, the SaddleBrooke Dog Park has provided a dedicated space for member canines to experience off-leash exercise, playful romps and joyful camaraderie. Yet, while our park is a valuable ...

No pet parent wants to have a reactive dog, but reactivity in dogs isn’t unusual. Dogs can be reactive due to fear, frustration, a lack of socialization, or even an underlying health issue – lots of ...

When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...

The importance of getting your dog properly trained, whether they're reactive or not, cannot be underestimated. A badly behaved or unpredictable dog doesn't bode well for both dog and owner, causing a ...

Walking a reactive dog can sometimes feel difficult. There are so many potential distractions and triggers, and it’s hard to relax and just enjoy a nice walk with your pup. It might feel as though you ...

RICHMOND, R.I., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a HelloNation article featuring ...

It happened in a hardware store. My Great Pyrenees puppy, Mosey, was 6 months old, had been there several times and had always been comfortable with unfamiliar dogs. But this time he barked — a big, ...

Dr. Phil says, “hurt people hurt people.” It’s a catchy phrase for a complex topic, meant to remind us that people who lash out are often victims themselves. I find the same true for dogs. Dogs that ...

Owners get frustrated easily when they have a dog that is highly reactive to other pets, humans or even sounds, which is why many turn to dog trainers for help. One trainer's way of assessing ...