In addition to the hours of counter conditioning and BAT training that we have done with Sasha, another tool that has been immensely helpful for us are…… Read more “Could Reactive Rover Classes Help Your Dog?”
Prozac for Pups
As I have mentioned countless times before, Sasha’s biggest challenge is reactivity to other dogs when she is on a leash. Don’t get me wrong, she has…… Read more “Prozac for Pups”
Leash Reactivity: Using Setups for Success
As I have mentioned many times before, Sasha struggles with leash reactivity: she gets crazy excited when she sees another dog, and jumps and lunges out of frustration…… Read more “Leash Reactivity: Using Setups for Success”
Saving Sasha: 7 Months Later
February 10th marks 7 months since rescuing Sasha, and boy has she come a long way! We have been trying some new exciting things this past month…… Read more “Saving Sasha: 7 Months Later”
Essential Supplies for Your New Best Friend
When getting a new dog, buying supplies can be very overwhelming: between deciding what exactly to get, and which brands, there are just so many options. If…… Read more “Essential Supplies for Your New Best Friend”
Getting Creative with BAT Setups
As I posted about the other day, Sasha and I have been using Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0, or BAT, for about two and a half weeks in…… Read more “Getting Creative with BAT Setups”
Trick Spotlight: Teaching “Twirl”
If you want a quick, easy trick to teach your dog, look no further! “Twirl” (it’s just what it sounds like: your dog spinning around in a…… Read more “Trick Spotlight: Teaching “Twirl””
The Beauty of BAT (And How it Can Help Your Reactive Pup!)
As I have written about before, my dog Sasha is a leash reactive pup: she loves other dogs (a little bit too much), and gets frustrated when she is…… Read more “The Beauty of BAT (And How it Can Help Your Reactive Pup!)”
Those Dreaded Nail Trims
When I first adopted Sasha, she absolutely did NOT want me to trim her nails- she would bare her teeth every time I would even go towards…… Read more “Those Dreaded Nail Trims”
