When Walking Your Dog is Downright Scary
If you have a dog who is reactive to other dogs, going for a walk can be a scary experience. There you are, wanting to get some exercise...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 19, 20222 min
What are "Red Zone" Dogs, Really?
If you’ve watched television in the last 10 years or kept abreast of dog training culture, you’ve probably encountered the term red zone...
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Nicole Wilde
May 9, 20193 min
Severe Aggression and the Terrible Weight of Responsibility
The voice on the other end of the phone was difficult to understand, because the woman was struggling to speak through her tears. This...
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Nicole Wilde
Apr 11, 20194 min
Truly Dangerous Dogs
Years ago, I had a client who was afraid of her own dog. Technically, the dog belonged to her husband, and whenever he was away at work,...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 28, 20194 min
Permanent Separation and Strict Managment for Fighting Dogs
Last week I wrote a blog called Dog Attacks Dog in Home: Is This Situation Salvageable? I received a lot of feedback on Facebook and in...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 22, 20194 min
Dog Attacks Dog in Home: Is This Situation Salvageable?
A trainer friend recently asked my advice about a situation involving three dogs who live in the same home. One of the dogs belongs to a...
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Nicole Wilde
Nov 28, 20183 min
Is This Dog Truly Aggressive?
A two-year-old dog is adopted from a rescue. The dog has not had any socialization. He does not seem to know how to play with other dogs,...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 30, 20183 min
Who Wants an Aggressive Dog?
I ran into a friend at the park this morning. After greeting each other’s dogs, and then each other (the proper order, of course), we got...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 17, 20183 min
Who Started It?
This morning, as Sierra and I were enjoying one of our local park trails, I spied a woman walking along the narrow path in our direction....
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Nicole Wilde
Apr 23, 20183 min
Long-Distance Behavior Assessment
“My dog bit my father and broke skin. He’s also bitten a relative who came to visit. My father thinks the dog should be put down. What...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 17, 20175 min
Are Dog Parks Worth the Risk?
Recently, a woman took her dog to the dog park for some fun and exercise. She envisioned him frolicking with other dogs and coming home...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 24, 20173 min
Is No Kill No Good?
It happened again. A dog that was known to have aggression issues attacked a person, severely mauling the woman. In this case the dog was...
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Nicole Wilde
Nov 7, 20162 min
If Looks Could Kill
In my canine body language seminars, I explain that a hard stare is never a good thing, whether in dogs or on a New York subway. (Trust...
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Nicole Wilde
May 19, 20163 min
Can Every Dog Be Rehabilitated?
I recently came across an article in which a dog who was known to be “nervous, growling, and didn’t like children” was sent away for...
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Nicole Wilde
Mar 30, 20153 min
Redirected Aggression in Dogs
As any police officer can tell you, domestic violence calls can be tricky. The officer arrives at the home where a couple’s heated...
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Nicole Wilde
Sep 17, 20142 min
Aggressive Dog? No Problem!
This morning, I visited amazon online. Naturally, amazon suggests things I might like to purchase. Usually I breeze past them. Elegant...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 6, 20143 min
Options for Severely Aggressive Dogs
Mechanics have weeks where they see a slew of brake jobs, or more carburetor issues than usual. There’s no rhyme or reason—it’s an odd...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 28, 20142 min
Your Dogs are Fighting: Step In or Step Off?
Yesterday afternoon, I gave Sierra and Bodhi a snack of stuffed, frozen Kongs. Bodhi, of course, finished his first—the boy inhales...
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Nicole Wilde
Jun 25, 20143 min
Who Comes First: You or Your Dog?
The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...
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Nicole Wilde
May 28, 20143 min
When a Two-Dog Home Turns Into Sophie’s Choice
Many of us whose family includes two dogs have set it up that way because we believe dogs enjoy canine companionship. When they’re left...
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