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A Bite Out of Nowhere
How crowding, restraint, confinement, and blocked movement can trigger a bite Dobby playing with Roo. Out of context, looking at only the photo, this could be mistaken for aggression. Unprovoked. Out of nowhere. No warning. These are the words people use after a bite. They are almost always wrong. In many cases, the behavior people fear most appears when a dog's space is reduced, restricted, or invaded. A hand moves in toward the dog. A leash tightens. Movement is cut off nea
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 410 min read
Dominance, Domineering, and Dogs
Why It's Time to Rethink What You've Been Told We've all seen it. A dog growls, pulls, jumps, or guards a toy—and someone calls it...
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 15, 20258 min read
The Top 10 Golden Rules of Dog Training for a Well-Behaved Companion
10 Golden Rules of Dog Training Are you a dog owner looking to provide the best care for your dog? If so, you've come to the right place....
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Dec 12, 202311 min read
A Dog Trainer's Journey: From Correction-Based to Positive Reinforcement
Follow along the journey of a dog trainer and how their experiences shaped their approach to dog training.
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 6, 20185 min read
A Bite Out of Nowhere
How crowding, restraint, confinement, and blocked movement can trigger a bite Dobby playing with Roo. Out of context, looking at only the photo, this could be mistaken for aggression. Unprovoked. Out of nowhere. No warning. These are the words people use after a bite. They are almost always wrong. In many cases, the behavior people fear most appears when a dog's space is reduced, restricted, or invaded. A hand moves in toward the dog. A leash tightens. Movement is cut off nea
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 410 min read
Dominance, Domineering, and Dogs
Why It's Time to Rethink What You've Been Told We've all seen it. A dog growls, pulls, jumps, or guards a toy—and someone calls it...
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 15, 20258 min read
A Bite Out of Nowhere
How crowding, restraint, confinement, and blocked movement can trigger a bite Dobby playing with Roo. Out of context, looking at only the photo, this could be mistaken for aggression. Unprovoked. Out of nowhere. No warning. These are the words people use after a bite. They are almost always wrong. In many cases, the behavior people fear most appears when a dog's space is reduced, restricted, or invaded. A hand moves in toward the dog. A leash tightens. Movement is cut off nea
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 410 min read
Dominance, Domineering, and Dogs
Why It's Time to Rethink What You've Been Told We've all seen it. A dog growls, pulls, jumps, or guards a toy—and someone calls it...
Valeria Cascaddan CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, LFDM-B, FFCP
Apr 15, 20258 min read
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