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While referring to a dog's drives in training can be helpful, it's important to be aware of potential problems and limitations. Here are some common issues associated with relying solely on the concept of drives: Oversimplification: Drive-based training can oversimplify a dog's behavior. Dogs...

Anyone hear the news about a dog walker in the UK that was mauled by the 7 dogs she was walking. The news keeps changing but here are my thoughts on the possible why’s… Many variables to consider when looking at animal behavior: also two scientific studies on similar behavior to support my...

We recently migrated our forums to another domain. Therefore you might see links leading to our old sister site doggie residence.If you happen to follow a link to this domain just let is know and we’ll edit that link. Thanks

Well the day has finally come! We have officially moved forums and all content to camp ruff ruff main website. You might find some dead links or references to Doggie Residence while we keep updated our website. Thanks

PS of it was me I would probably try the inflatable and sleeve.

I never used a sleeve but had great results with an inflatable collar instead of the plastic cones. https://amzn.to/3mrfcr8

I would say your doing an outstanding job and definitely observing some good results. Unfortunately many dogs are failed by us humans when breeding and socializing puppies. Every dog has an imprint/critical stage which is around the first 16 weeks of their lives. After that we have to do...

In my experience one incident can make a dog leash reactive because they understand they are on leash and it takes away the flight option. Some dogs also learn on leash if they bark the other dog leaves, because owner usually gets them out of the situation therefore the behavior works. Dogs are...

PS I moved the thread to our training section to help others :)

Here is a great little pamphlet on multi dogs... Feeling Out numbered

Here are some good reads that might help too... Making peace with multi dogs Leash reactive dogs Desensitization and Counter Conditioning

First I like to say hope your brother feels better and second sorry for your loss. Introductions are sometimes tricky especially when we are observing some type of aggression. Normally when we are observing argo with intros it’s usually related to fear, anxiety or both. I would have to get more...

Here is another great pamphlet about living with multi dogs and how to handle any behavior issues. Feeling Outnumbered by P.McConnell

That will depend with the growling. If a dog is growling at humans we always suggest not to punish or try to suppress that because it is a warning signal like you mentioned. We never want to punish a growl away because that can lead straight to a bite. With dog to dog interactions we observe...

More on body language: https://www.doggieresidence.com/learn-read-dogs-body-language-canine-body-language/