My dog is “protective” of me!

December 9, 2020January 7, 2016 by OLK9OK

We hear the words, “My dog is protective of me and I think that is why he/she is aggressive.” Or some variation of this, a lot at Off Leash K9. Here is what most people simply don’t understand… most of these dogs aren’t actually aggressive. They are worried! That’s right… worried. Many fearful or insecure … Read more

How do I get my dog to stop nipping, play biting, and mouthing?

December 9, 2020June 12, 2015 by OLK9OK

This is one of the first questions we are asked in our puppy training class. Some dogs are more prone to this than other dogs. Breeds like the Belgian Malinois, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Huskies, etc are all, what we refer to as, “prey driven”, “herding” dogs; meaning, they instinctively want to herd and chase … Read more