

Spacial Awareness: Not All Dogs Like Being Sniffed by Strangers
We came across this illustration recently, and it struck a chord with us. All dogs have a different tolerance for their greetings with other dogs. As handlers, it is our responsibility to set our dogs up for successful interactions and greetings with new dogs and people. Sometimes that means communicating with others that your dog likes their space. Invading this space can turn a well-trained dog that is typically a great doggy citizen into a "reactive" dog. Can we train our