Stranger Danger
Many dogs are uncomfortable around unfamiliar people. By the time most people call me for help, the dog hears, sees, or smells someone...
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Tanzi Leary
May 2, 20231 min
Pattern Games
This section includes PDF reference material for Leslie McDevitt's various Pattern Games
Tanzi Leary, CDBC, CPDT-KA, PMCT1, SAPT, FFCP
Mar 1, 20234 min
Resources for reactivity
What is reactivity? It's a catchall term for behavior typically exhibited on a leash or behind a barrier like a door or a fence. The dog...
Tanzi Leary, CDBC, CPDT-KA, PMCT1, SAPT, FFCP
Jan 2, 20232 min
Does My Dog Need Meds?
Clients often ask me if their anxious, fearful, or aggressive dog needs prescription medication to cope. Sometimes, they ask about things...
Tanzi Leary, CDBC, CPDT-KA, PMCT1, SAPT, FFCP
Sep 27, 20224 min
What is Reactivity?
"Reactivity" is a popular blanket term to describe dogs who are less than calm and collected when passing other dogs, strangers, cars,...
Tanzi Leary, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Dec 23, 20164 min
When It's Time to See a Specialist
I sometimes refer current or even potential clients out to specialists in certain situations. Specialists might be trainers with specific...
Tanzi Leary, CPDT-KA, PMCT
Jul 29, 20164 min
Working with Fearful and Reactive Dogs
Working with dogs who are fearful, and who may be reactive, is an art and a science. You know these dogs when you see them because they...
Tanzi Leary, CPDT-KA, PMCT
May 16, 20164 min
Growls are not aggressive
I get a lot of new clients because their dog has growled at someone, maybe even a family member, and they are worried that means the dog...
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