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If you've ever asked me a dog training question, you've probably heard me say two words that can be both helpful and incredibly frustrating: "It depends." I know that's not the simple, black-and-white answer people are hoping for, but hear me out... there's a reason it's my go-to response. There are some generally accepted, evidence-based truths in dog training. For example, we know that behaviours that are reinforced are more likely to be repeated. We know that dogs learn th

The reason I started How to Dog is snoring beside me as I write this. Her name is Orion. Like many dogs, Orion struggled with fear, anxiety, and reactivity. Today, we know that she has an anxiety disorder and a panic disorder, but at the time we were flying blind. When your dog reacts to people and other dogs by barking, growling, and lunging, it can feel unmanageable, unsafe, embarrassing, and so very overwhelming. You start avoiding situations, changing routines, and your w