Separation anxiety in dogs is a common and distressing behavioral issue that affects a significant portion of the canine population, with at least 50% of dogs exhibiting some aspect of separation distress in their lifetimes [1]. It is estimated that 17% of dogs in the U.S., or approximately 11 million dogs, suffer from separation anxiety […]
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Dog Behavioral Training Deep Dive #2 PiRT: Posture-induced Relaxation Technique Welcome to another installment in a new series of Dog Gone Smarter LLC training articles, each a deep dive into a foundational dog training exercise. Each dog training exercise will help you to build a better emotional state in your dog and establish a healthier
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Are you attuned to the signs of your dog’s anxiety? Not sure what those signs are? Well, some are much like signs of anxiety YOU might feel in a stressful situation? You might feel jittery, pace back-and-forth, scratch the back of your hand or head, or perhaps you are quick to anger, tend to overreact
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