Owning a dog who guards food, resting places, objects, or even people can make daily life tense and unpredictable. Growling, freezing, snapping, or biting are not random behaviors, they are signals that the dog feels pressure and is prepared to defend something of value. Dogs who guard from people often have low sociability but high […]
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Hi! Judy here with more ways to support you! For years, dog owners have been told that socialization means more, more greetings, more places, more dogs, more interaction. And for resilient dogs, that approach can work just fine. But for many others, it quietly creates stress. After more than 25 years working in canine behavior,
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A Practical 10 Step stress-reduction guide for dog owners who want peace and not pressure during the holidays. The holidays bring joy, connection, and celebration to many of us. For our anxious, sensitive or protective dogs, however, they also bring noise, crowds, unfamiliar people, disrupted routines, and overwhelming social expectations. That is not all, now
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If you’re someone who wants to better support your dog, these events are made with you in mind. I can’t wait to connect, learn, and share with so many incredible people in this space. Join me! Decoding Aggression & Reactivity KEINO Conference My Topic is: Stubborn or Sensitive; Discover your dogs true nature! Facebook LIVE
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I continue to work with countless distraught clients who are desperate to stop their dog’s reactive behavior on a leash. I get it! When I adopted my 9-year-old Scottish Terrier in 2009, I felt the same isolation, stress and frustration. For two years, we trained diligently and, eventually, reached a point where we could walk
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Greetings Can be Chaotic When company arrives, my dogs bark eagerly and move toward the door with excitement. When the visitors enter, Drake bounces around joyfully in his high-pitched vocalization, filled with love and enthusiasm. He has a big heart and loves everyone! Jade has a natural leadership presence and approaches with confidence—her back straight,
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I can say for certain, that not every family member feels the same loving attachment about dogs as you do. This means not everyone visiting you during the holiday season will be forgiving when your adolescent dog barks, growls or nips their child. Having owned three territorial dogs, at the same time, I wanted to
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Are you puzzled by your dog’s tendency to guard certain items or spaces from you, even when you are just trying to play with him? Dive into this insightful podcast hosted by Ness Jones, featuring me, Judy Moore, Canine Behavior Modification Expert.
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From the Pet Summit:
The Pet Summit’s dog training host, Melissa Viera, sat with Judy Moore, a seasoned expert in humane training for challenging dogs. They discuss crucial steps to take immediately after a bite, how to identify and understand triggers, and effective strategies to prevent bites from happening.
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My Goal for 2024 is to improve the social well-being of dogs like Greta, an adolescent German Wirehaired Pointer I had the pleasure of working with on New Year’s Eve. Greta was rescued by her humans 10 months ago. They had met with three other trainers to understand why she barked at dogs. They were
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