Crate training can be stressful. We get into why it's important, how to help your dog like enjoy or maybe just deal with the crate.

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Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 13 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between.

For more info, click ⁠https://www.packleaderhelp.com/.

Need help with your dog? Find out more information at ⁠Packleaderhelp.com⁠ and follow us on Instagram and at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/packleaderhelp

Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 13 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between.

For more info, click ⁠https://www.packleaderhelp.com/.

Apologies for the audio, this was recording live on Instagram outside!

In this episode, we dive deep into extinguishing reactivity in dogs—specifically addressing the steps I take with owners and why I’ve shifted my approach over the years. Reactivity is much like addiction, where the behavior becomes highly reinforcing for the dog, making it harder to break the habit. I discuss why creating a "detox phase" is essential for reactive dogs, and how physical management, like crate training, can help stop the rehearsal of impulsive behaviors.

We'll cover:

• Why reactivity is like addiction for dogs
• The importance of physical management in the early stages of training
• My shift from a hands-off to a more structured approach with crates
• The mistakes I’ve seen when clients avoid crate training and how it prolongs the behavior
• How to avoid allowing your dog to practice undesirable behaviors when you're not home

If you’re struggling with a reactive dog, this episode will give you actionable steps to create long-term change, with minimal management needed down the road. Let’s get into it!

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Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click ⁠⁠https://www.packleaderhelp.com/⁠

Forgive the rough audio in this!

I know many in my audience can relate to Tina's story with Cosmo. You adopted a dog in the hopes that you'd be able to enjoy that dog, not necessarily work through a behavior modification plan and reactivity.

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Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click HERE.

Feel like you can't get your dog to stop jumping on guests? You're not alone. This episode I provide short, sweet and simple instructions on how to tackle this behavioral concern.

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Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click HERE.

We get into how to prepare for your puppy, what to do the first week your puppy comes home, what to expect in adolescence 6-12 months and more!

If you're interested in learning more or setting up training with Brianna head to https://www.packleaderhelp.com/ or @packleaderhelp on Instagram, Youtube or Tiktok Brianna's Puppy guide: https://www.instagram.com/packleaderhelp/guide/puppy-guide/18036689482345190/

Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click ⁠HERE⁠.

Will and Briana discuss force free, balanced training and everything in between. Get into the mind of a dog trainer and behavior expert to learn how to address your dogs problem behaviors. This is an episode you won't want to miss. 

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For more information on Will from Freakin Pawsome  his website is: https://www.freakinpawsome.com/ his instagram is @freakinpawsome 

I dive into why dogs become aggressive towards other dogs and how to help it. Genetics, upbringing and training will all play a huge role in helping your dog aggressive dog feel more comfortable around other dogs. Dog aggression is a complex issues with many different variables. We hope this episodes shares some insight!

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Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click ⁠HERE⁠.

Obviously there is exceptions to this podcast but I’m sharing my thoughts on multi dog households. Everyone needs to be on the same page, which means owner is the leader, parent, guardian etc.

Your dogs also learn from each other and if one dog is out of control they’re learning that the human isn’t in control and can’t help. Let me know what you think I’m with working with multiple dog households. 

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So many people feel like their dogs don't listen without food. I talk about why that is and how to address it!

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I apologize in advance for the audio issues in this episode but bear with me, the episode is worth it! Denise and I spent an hour discussing the dog training industry balanced versus force free, the spectrum of training and where behavior stems from. If you're interested in learning more about your dog, you're not going to want to miss this one. 

You can find Denise Fenzi on social media at https://www.instagram.com/denise_fenzi/ or her website https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/

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If you have dog reacting poorly to new people and dogs it's time to take a look at your day to day interactions and overall relationship. Dogs need clear communication of what they should be doing (24/7). 

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Step 1. House hold management
Step 2. Structured Exercise
Step 3. Confidence building and counter conditioning
Step 4. Work on the triggers 

Today's episode interviews a therapist in New Jersey, Aviel Zayas(they/xe) to discuss how our upbringing influences the way we interact with our dog and how it changes our approach to dog rehabilitation & training. Their practice can be found at https://www.bipocrestorativetherapylcsw.com/ or @bipocrestorativetherapylcsw on IG

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If your dog is listening to you sometimes, it's probably because you enforce the rules sometimes. 

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