Are Dog Parks Worth the Risk?
Recently, a woman took her dog to the dog park for some fun and exercise. She envisioned him frolicking with other dogs and coming home...
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Nicole Wilde
May 5, 20172 min read
When it Comes to Dog Aggression, Does Size Matter?
A Royal Mail worker in southern London recently alleged that six-year-old Louie had bitten and drawn blood when she attempted to deliver...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 24, 20173 min read
Is No Kill No Good?
It happened again. A dog that was known to have aggression issues attacked a person, severely mauling the woman. In this case the dog was...
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Nicole Wilde
Nov 7, 20162 min read
If Looks Could Kill
In my canine body language seminars, I explain that a hard stare is never a good thing, whether in dogs or on a New York subway. (Trust...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 12, 20162 min read
Don’t Assume My Dog is Friendly!
It happened again. I was walking along a park trail with Bodhi, enjoying the 6 a.m. calm. That the park is largely empty at that hour is...
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Nicole Wilde
May 19, 20163 min read
Can Every Dog Be Rehabilitated?
I recently came across an article in which a dog who was known to be “nervous, growling, and didn’t like children” was sent away for...
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Nicole Wilde
Mar 30, 20153 min read
Redirected Aggression in Dogs
As any police officer can tell you, domestic violence calls can be tricky. The officer arrives at the home where a couple’s heated...
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Nicole Wilde
Sep 17, 20142 min read
Aggressive Dog? No Problem!
This morning, I visited amazon online. Naturally, amazon suggests things I might like to purchase. Usually I breeze past them. Elegant...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 6, 20143 min read
Options for Severely Aggressive Dogs
Mechanics have weeks where they see a slew of brake jobs, or more carburetor issues than usual. There’s no rhyme or reason—it’s an odd...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 28, 20142 min read
Your Dogs are Fighting: Step In or Step Off?
Yesterday afternoon, I gave Sierra and Bodhi a snack of stuffed, frozen Kongs. Bodhi, of course, finished his first—the boy inhales...
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Nicole Wilde
Jun 25, 20143 min read
Who Comes First: You or Your Dog?
The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...
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Nicole Wilde
May 28, 20143 min read
When a Two-Dog Home Turns Into Sophie’s Choice
Many of us whose family includes two dogs have set it up that way because we believe dogs enjoy canine companionship. When they’re left...
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Nicole Wilde
Mar 5, 20142 min read
You Say Patootie…Calling Dog Behavior What it Is
I received a phone call yesterday from a woman in need of training for her dog. She had three dogs—two males and a female—and it seems...
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Nicole Wilde
Feb 11, 20142 min read
“My Dog Bit Someone–Out of Nowhere!”
"My dog bit someone--out of nowhere!" Those are the words I heard when I picked up the telephone this morning. The caller was...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 30, 20143 min read
Beyond Typical Resource Guarding
We’ve all heard about dogs who guard their food, or perhaps treats or toys. But there are some dogs from whom resource guarding goes...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 13, 20142 min read
Is Lip Licking Beagle a Threat to Baby?
A veterinarian recently told me an interesting story. A woman who had brought her beagle in for vaccinations mentioned that she was very...
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Nicole Wilde
Dec 3, 20133 min read
A Tired Dog is a…Cooperative Dog?
The saying, “A tired dog is a good dog” implies that a dog who is tired is less likely to get into trouble. Of course, the old adage is...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 22, 20133 min read
Why Growling is Good
A woman I sometimes chat with during my morning dog outings asked my opinion about an encounter she recently had. She’d been been walking...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 20, 20133 min read
Is Your Dog's Reaction to Another Dog Justified?
This past Saturday, I took Bodhi and Sierra for an early morning walk. As we navigated the hills and pathways of our local park, we...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 7, 20133 min read
Is This Dog Play Okay?
A woman asked me recently whether I thought the play happening between her own dogs was worrisome. She was concerned because one dog...
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