Most reactive dogs aren’t under-trained… they’re misunderstood. And sometimes…training harder is exactly what’s making it worse. When your dog lunges, guards, or locks onto movement… Your instinct is to correct it. Control it. Interrupt it. But, here’s what most people don’t realise: Aggression often has a function. For the dog, it works. It creates distance. It protects a resource. It discharges drive. So, when we just layer obedience on top without understanding the function… we don’t remove t

Where are all the Shiba Inu fans? We absolutely LOVE this breed’s independence, and their general tendency to assess whether a human seems competent and capable before offering up their trust and affection. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Dogs Unknown, “Exploring Our Breed Stereotypes,” where four experienced Instinct behavior consultants explore their personal breed stereotypes. Learn what we love - and what we find challenging - about some of the most common breeds we work with at Instinct!