Dog behaviorist Jan Barley explains how counterconditioning can transform your training sessions and deepen the bond with your dog. But what is counter conditioning? What is counterconditioning?

Does your dog struggle with reactivity? If so, you’re not alone! Many people find that their dogs will react to stimuli including other dogs, people, and just things they see that spook them out. So, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with a reactive dog is quite challenging. I never encountered this until I adopted my latest rescue. Although he is ...

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 ...

It’s one of the tougher issues to deal with, reactive or aggressive dogs. Increasingly some might sooner or later seek out a trainer who says, “I will help by using a shock collar.” Dr. Zazie Todd ...

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 ...

Aggression and reactivity account for the largest share in training inquiries submitted by American pet owners.

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, ...

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 ...

Animal shelters say the number one reason animals are abandoned or surrendered to a shelter is financial hardship. The second is behavioral issues. That’s where training comes in and there are a lot ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Does your dog struggle with reactivity? If so, you’re not alone! Many people ...