It happens more often than you think: dogs lashing out when on a leash. They bark, growl, jump on the leash or try to pull themselves free when they see another dog (or sometimes a human). This behaviour can look intense, but it is often not as “aggressive” as it seems. More often than not, it is about emotions such as fear, insecurity or frustration.

One of the most discussed topics about dogs is the term ‘dominance’. In this article, we will take a closer look at what this exactly is and how it influences modern training techniques.

Social media and internet forums are full of it. Dog owners who ask a question about their dog’s undesirable behavior often get the answer: “You just have to correct it…!” The forms or methods of these corrections vary greatly. Everyone has an opinion about each other’s methods or about someone else’s opinion. Ultimately, this leads to an endless discussion about the how, what, and why of correction, and the conversation is no longer about the dog owner’s request for help.