193: Reactive and Aggressive Dogs with Rene Smith

Reactivity and aggression in dogs can take many forms. From resource guarding to separation anxiety, as pet professionals, we should be mindful of the context and history of the pets we are working with. Rene Smith, owner of Street Dog Rehab, started off with a passion for dogs, but got in over her head. On her own road to recovery, Rene dove into training resources and is now dedicating her life to helping dogs have a second chance. Rene shares common signs of aggression, ways we can help clients and their pets through aggression, and why consistency is key. We discuss how to help dogs self-regulate and what it means to build a sacred bond between the pet and their owner. Topics on this episode: What is LEMA? What is aggression? Trigger stacking Dogs and kids Resources Main takeaway: When in doubt, be consistent and know your limits for when to get help. Full show notes and transcript Sponsored By: Pet Sitters International Promo Code: PSC15 Time to Pet Promo Code: 50% off first 3 months Support Pet Sitter Confessional