Aggression
Help! My Dog is Aggressive, Reactive, Fearful, Anxious, etc. – What do I do?
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the April 2017 issue of Downeast Dog News> < a short link to this article – https://bit.ly/HelpDogAggx > < Updated 22MAY22 > Step one – Know that you are not alone. I receive several calls per week from people that are concerned about how their … Continued
Read moreDog Behavior – Dog Bite Fatalities & Dog Bites – Parts 1, 2, and 3
By Don Hanson<Updated 11JUN17> < Part 1 of this article was published in the July 2016 issue of Downeast Dog News, and Part 2 was published in the August 2016 issue of Downeast Dog News, and Part 3 was published in the September 2016 issue of Downeast Dog News> Dog Bite Fatalities & Dog Bites – Part … Continued
Read morePodcast – ENCORE: Pet Behavior, Vets & The AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines – Dr. Dave Cloutier – Veazie Veterinary Clinic
By Don Hanson<Click to listen to podcast> Sometimes the topics we discuss on the show are so important we choose to run the show again. This is one of those shows. In this encore presentation of a show that aired on March 12th, Kate, Don and Dr. Dave Cloutier of the Veazie Veterinary Clinic discuss the American … Continued
Read morePodcast – Dog Bites and Fatalities with Janis Bradley (Updated 15AUG16)
By Don Hanson<Click to listen to podcast> On Saturday, June 4th, deputies from the Penobscot Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a dog attack at a home in Corinna, ME. A seven-year-old boy died as a result of the attack. In the following week, there were numerous reports and interviews circulating through the mass media and … Continued
Read moreManaging An Aggressive, Fearful, or Reactive Dog
By Don Hanson<A version of this article was published in Barks from the Guild, a publication of the Pet Professional Guild on Nov. 2020, pp.29-31> < Updated 29DEC20 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/MngAggxFear > When you have a dog that is exhibiting aggressive behavior, you have a responsibility to keep yourself, … Continued
Read moreCanine Body Language – How To Greet A Dog and What to Avoid – Dr. Sophia Yin
By Don HansonThis poster from Dr. Sophia Yin illustrates how to greet dog and how not to greet a dog. If you have a dog that is shy or reactive towards people you and they should familiarize yourself with the material in this poster. You can download your own copy of the poster from Dr. Yin’s website at https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/preventing-dog-bites-by-learning-to-greet-dogs-properly/
Read moreBody Language of Fear in Dogs – Dr. Sophia Yin
By Don HansonThis poster from Dr. Sophia Yin illustrates how a dog may use it’s body to signal they are afraid. You can download your own copy of the poster from Dr. Yin’s website at https://info.drsophiayin.com/free-poster-on-body-language-in-dogs
Read moreCanine Behavior – Understanding, Identifying and Coping with Canine Stress
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the July 2021 issue of Barks from the Guild, a publication of the Pet Professional Guild> < Updated 17NOV21 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/Canine-Stress > A podcast about this article – https://bit.ly/WfMw-09OCT21-CanineStress > Like us, our dogs can and do experience … Continued
Read moreCanine Behavior – What Should I Do When My Dog Growls?
By Don HansonA dog that growls is not a bad dog. <This article was also published in the July 14, 2015 edition of The Maine Edge> While a dog’s growl can be frightening and disheartening, it also serves the very useful purpose of alerting us or another being that the dog is feeling threatened, uncomfortable or angry. … Continued
Read moreComplementary Medicine – Tikken – Vaccines, Aggression, OCD, & Homeopathy
By Don Hanson< updated 22APR18 > This article is part of a larger article, Trends in Training – The Evolution of a Pet Care Professional, which describes my development as a professional dog trainer and our involvement with holistic veterinary medicine. You can find the entire article at: https://www.greenacreskennel.com/2008/04/19/professional-development-trends-in-training-the-evolution-of-a-pet-care-professional/ In April of 2000, our Golden retriever Tikken went … Continued
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