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Breed labeling in shelters — does it work?

Breed labeling in shelters can do more harm than good, according to a recent study. Adopting a dog? Behavior matters more than breed when selecting your new family member, according to a recent study published in PLOS One. Shelter workers aren’t always correct when it comes to breed labeling, so selecting a dog based on…

Reactive vs. aggressive dogs

By Theresa Gannoncanine, Trainingaggression, aggressive, behavior, bites, canine, dogs, reactive, Training

A dog displaying signs of reactivity isn’t necessarily aggressive. However, it’s important to understand the difference between these two states, and to prevent a reactive dog from crossing the threshold into anger and hostility. What does it mean when someone says a dog is “reactive”? This word often causes feelings of uncertainty, trepidation, possibly even…

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Breed labeling in shelters — does it work?

Reactive vs. aggressive dogs