Seriously, it’s not. It’s not just bad dogs that wear them, and it’s not just bad dogs that should be trained to wear a muzzle either. So when might a dog need to wear a muzzle? If your dog is stressed out and may do what dogs do, which is use their mouth and teeth to communicate. This could include:… Read more →
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Small dogs suck, am I right?!
So a few days ago I saw this link posted on Facebook, about the 3 most aggressive dog breeds, and how it may surprise me. Of course I clicked it, to find out if indeed I would be surprised. I really wasn’t surprised, at all. What a let down. (Also, if you aren’t already, follow The Driven Dog on Facebook,… Read more →
So here’s the thing about pit bulls. They really aren’t for everyone.
I know this is going to piss people off, but just hear me out. As a dog trainer and someone who has been in rescue for over 10 years; and got her start rehabbing pits, it’s frustrating to me when I see rescues and Facebook posts boasting about nanny dog stuff, and that every household should have a pit bull,… Read more →
What are the dangers of using choke and prong collars?
Recently, a friend posted a link to a PETA article of the same title, quoting the dangers of using a prong collar. Well, as a balanced trainer that uses all four quadrants and frequently uses both prong collars and e-collars on my own dogs and in training, I of course have an opinion. Really, the only thing that needs… Read more →