4 Ways to Help your Reactive Dog Recover from Stress
Having a dog who struggles with reactivity is stressful! But did you know that your dog is as stressed out, if not more, than you?...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Preparing your Reactive Dog for a new Baby
While there are some aspects of baby prep that I apply to all of my families, when your dog struggles with reactivity, I want to make...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- May 23
- 1 min
Is increasing the value of your training treats always helpful?
When I first started out, I often would advise clients to start with the highest value treat possible when training for reactivity, fear,...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- May 8
- 1 min
What does it mean to bubble wrap your fearful, reactive or aggressive dog?
People use the metaphor of bubble wrapping people or dogs from bad experiences like it’s a bad thing…but is it? If your end goal is to...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Our next Pattern Games for Reactivity & Fear class is open for enrollment!
Join us for our popular class for reactive, fearful and aggressive dogs. This class walks you through different training games you can...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Dog Aggressive or Fearful to Strangers? We can help.
Check out our new virtual group class dedicated to dogs who struggle with strangers and visitors. Does your dog have trouble accepting...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Mar 2
- 3 min
How do you fix a dog's reactivity?
Dog reactivity, characterized by intense responses to certain stimuli, is a common behavioral challenge that many pet owners face....
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Fear vs. Frustration Reactivity - Why is my dog barking and lunging?
By just looking at a barking and lunging dog, you might assume you have an aggressive dog on your hands. Although many reactive dogs are...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Jan 31
- 2 min
What are the signs of an anxious dog?
Unsure of how to tell whether your dog is anxious? Here are some signs to look for. Sometimes, anxiety is obvious and sometimes, it’s...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Jan 5
- 2 min
All About Reactivity Setups
What is an reactivity setup? A reactivity setup is a training session with a goal of improving how a dog feels about, and reacts toward,...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Dec 7, 2023
- 2 min
Rules I follow with my toddler and dogs as a Behaviour Consultant & Dog/Child Safety Specialist
Growls and other warning signs are appreciated and respected, not punished. Dogs are not to be bothered while resting or eating, period....
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Nov 22, 2023
- 2 min
Dog Guardian Support Group: December 10, 2023 at 5pm EST
If you’re struggling with the emotional weight of caring for a behaviourally challenging dog, we know what you’re going through. Our Dog...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Nov 8, 2023
- 2 min
Considerations for Sensitive Dogs
How do you know you have a sensitive dog? While the criteria can be subjective, in general, when I talk about sensitive dogs, I'm...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Oct 26, 2023
- 1 min
Did you know behaviour services may be covered by pet insurance?
We all know how challenging it can be to afford dog training support, especially when we’re in it for the long haul. While there are no...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Oct 18, 2023
- 2 min
Should I get a second dog if my first dog has behaviour problems?
This is a question we as behaviour consultants are asked regularly and one that doesn’t have an easy answer. Adding a second dog when you...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Oct 12, 2023
- 1 min
Plateaus in Dog Training: I was making progress with my training and now I'm not. What gives?
What do we mean when we say our training has hit a plateau? Generally speaking, a plateau refers to when your dog’s training has hit a...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Sep 28, 2023
- 3 min
Do I need a dog behaviourist to help with my dog's reactivity, fear or aggression?
Dog trainer, behaviour consultant, behaviourist. So many titles - but which is the right one for my dog? When it comes to addressing...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Sep 20, 2023
- 1 min
Reactivity in Small Dogs
Small dogs have different needs than big dogs. Keep scrolling to learn more about how we can help our little reactive friends make...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Sep 10, 2023
- 2 min
5 Subtle Signs of Stress in Training
If your dog is barking, lunging or attempting to run away during your training sessions, it’s safe to say the training is too hard for...
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Tess Morgan, CTC, SAPT, CCUI, FPPE
- Aug 23, 2023
- 2 min
What are “pattern games” and why are they great for fearful + reactive dogs?
We LOVE using pattern games over here at Treat Yourself Dog Training - keep reading to learn why, and scroll down to learn more about our...
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