Pawsitive Futures Blog

Barking is normal—it’s how dogs communicate! But when it becomes excessive, it can cause stress at home. The key isn’t to stop barking, but to understand why it’s happening. From stress and boredom to attention-seeking or breed tendencies, each has a root cause. Once you know the “why,” you can create a plan to manage and prevent it for a calmer, happier household.

Learn how to keep your dog safe this Halloween with tips on costumes, candy, reactivity, safe spaces, and stress-free greetings.

It’s no secret that we utilize a lot of positive reinforcement, usually in the form of high value food and treats, to address reactive...

As training and behavior professionals, we just about always encourage dog owners and new puppy parents alike to seek training for their...

When you have a dog that struggles with reactive behaviors like barking, lunging, or growling at common triggers, a neighborhood walk can...

Living with a reactive dog can sometimes be tough work. They require special consideration, and it may seem overwhelming to do even the...

Barking is a normal dog behavior. Some breeds are more vocal than others. However, there is only a certain amount of vocalization that we...