Author: Kati Peppe

Dog reactivity isn’t a lack of sociability but an intense, unwanted response to other dogs caused and reinforced by well-meaning but misguided “socialization.” Repeated greetings teach dogs to pull, fixate, and escalate. True socialization builds calm focus and engagement with the handler, not uncontrolled interactions.

If your dog jumps on you, jumps on guests, jumps on kids, jumps on grandma, jumps on the service guy-you’re not alone. Jumping is one of the most common issues dog owners deal with, and it’s also one of the easiest behaviors to stop once you have the correct information (haha..you won’t find it on the internet). That’s where this blog post comes in! I also have a podcast episode on this topic, specifically.

Resource guarding is one of the most serious and misunderstood behavior problems dog owners encounter. It can involve food, toys, bones, space, furniture, or even people—and when it escalates, it can be dangerous. This article explains why resource guarding happens, what warning signs to watch for, and what actually reduces the risk of it developing or worsening. What Resource Guarding Really Is Resource guarding is a natural dog behavior. That does not make it acceptable or safe, but it does

Let’s talk about stopping simple stuff that’s common, like jumping. In addition to this article here are a couple links you can visit at your leisure. These are a couple of the podcast episodes that are relevant to this specific topic. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/18457978 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/episodes/17359786 Jumping up on people might be the most common problem people face with their dogs. Big dogs and small dogs alike seem to do it any time they get excited. We hear about this issue daily. When

If you’ve spent any time with, watching, or listening to dog trainers lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about the place command. It’s often described as a must-have tool for calm behavior, structure, and control in the home. But what exactly is the place command supposed to do? And more importantly, are you using it in a way that actually helps your dog—or just managing problems without fixing them? This article explains what the place command really is, why trainers

When you work with enough dogs—different breeds, personalities, histories, and genetics—you start to notice something important: while dogs are incredibly diverse, effective training tends to rely on the same underlying principles over and over again. Dogs can behave like completely different animals depending on the situation. A dog that is calm and compliant in the living room may become frantic or confrontational outside. This variability is what makes dog training confusing for many owners. And to be fair, there are