Aggression

If you haven’t heard, I have organized a Rescue Night for volunteers and foster Parents. The goal of this meeting is to provide information on Aggressive Behaviors as well as to answer questions.  To check if we still have room,  please RSVP to Connie Pacillo   pacillo1@yahoo.com What: Canine Behavior Counseling – Rescue Night Info Session When: Thursday, May 26 – 6:30 to 7:30 […]

Well known veterinarian, dog trainer, and behaviorist Ian Dunbar has developed a six level system of classifying bites, in order to make discussions of biting behavior more consistent and understandable. Why is the relevant?  When an owner calls me and frantically says their dog has just chased and bitten a neighbor, I often discover the horrible bite was

What is a Feisty Fido?  Many of us have either owned or seen a dog that is barking and lunging at other dogs when out on a walk.  Many of these dogs appear to be aggressive, and while some are, many are simply displaying frustration on the other end of the leash.  Deprivation of dog