Why is my dog suddenly reactive or aggresive?
We have a lot of people who book consults at 8-14 months of age saying they are seeing reactivity and aggression for the first time. This can be most often be traced back to natural growth stages, misinterpretations of behavior during puppyhood, and environmental factors. Here’s a summarized analysis and actionable guide for you. Why […]
Why Solid Recall Can Save Your Dog’s Life: Lessons from a Surprising Blooper
“If you’re going to let your dog off the leash, you better have a solid recall for safety and sanity purposes.” Every dog owner has that moment when their dog suddenly bolts, and in that moment, you realize just how crucial recall training is. This can be the difference between a safe return and a […]
How to Fit a “Dominant Dog Collar” for a Reactive Dog
In this article, I want to show you how to properly fit a dominant dog collar, or what I simply call a slip lead. This type of collar is highly effective for calming reactive dogs, especially those who are leash reactive or tend to freak out around other dogs. It’s a great tool to help […]
Building Confidence in Soft-Mouthed Dogs: A Training Session with Koal
Hey there, it’s Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to share an actual training session I had with Koal when he was about a year old. Now, Koal is doing great, but he is a soft dog and back then, he struggled with his retrieves. He was hesitant and not very assertive, especially […]
Building Confidence in Nervous Dogs: Tackling Food Bowl Anxiety
Hey there, it’s your trainer and coach, Uncle Duke from Unleashed Potential. Today, I want to address a common issue many dog owners face: dogs being nervous of different tings and sounds. We normally think about loud sounds like guns and fireworks, but some dogs are nervous of metal food bowls or water dishes. You […]
5 Factors That Will Predict Your Success With Your Dog
Have you ever set a goal, dream, or challenge for yourself and either didn’t start it or gave up somewhere along the way? If you said yes, you’re not alone. Many of us face this struggle, and it’s often due to a few key factors that can predict our success or failure. Let me walk […]
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