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Priority Access Behavior in Dogs: What It Is and Why It Matters

Have you ever noticed your dog pushing their way to the front of the pack to be petted first, or racing to get the best spot on the couch—especially when another dog or person is around? That drive to always be "first in line" may not be a coincidence. It could be what I call Priority Access Behavior—a pattern of competitive behavior that’s important to recognize and address for harmony in multi-dog households.

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Dog Training: The Dominance Myth

Los Angeles Dog Trainer Aims To Change Public Perception Of Dog Training

PRESS RELEASE (February 26, 2018) - Leash reactive dogs—dogs that bark and lunge aggressively at other dogs or people while on a leash—have become an epidemic in Los Angeles. 

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