Debunking Dominance Theory What started out as a walkthrough with a drywall contractor ended as lessons in debunking the outdated dominance theory and introducing modern, scientifically proven behavior theory. It was also a major step outside my comfort zone. During a meeting to discuss an estimate for drywall installation, the contractor and I struck up […]
Loose Leash Walking
Scenario A: Imagine walking beside your loved one on a tree-lined path, hand in hand, enjoying a pleasant conversation. You may alter your pace to match your companion’s, pause together to admire the sunlight filtering through to the forest floor and glance at each other occasionally for assurance that you are jointly sharing a special […]
13 Surprising Truths About Your eXtraOrdinary Dog
Chronic fear takes an emotional, physical, and mental toll on your eXtraOrdinary Dog. In order to ease your dog’s fears, incorporate these “fearful dog truths” into the relationship you have with your XO Dog: 1. Your XO Dog does not need to go on walks If your dog is too scared to set foot outside the […]
Pride Goeth Before a Fall
While most people are familiar with the old adage “pride goeth before a fall”, I would like to propose a corollary: “and pants rippeth afterward”, based on a recent adventure I had with my dog, Rosie. Although Rosie is not fearful, she has proven to be an excellent source for experiences whose lessons can be […]
How To Greet a Fearful Dog
Greeting Fundamentals for Humans and Dogs We humans have some interesting behaviors that we exhibit in the name of sociability. In the United States, we introduce ourselves by standing up tall, walking directly up to the person we are interested in meeting and thrusting out our hand for the other person to shake (pre-pandemic, of […]
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