Nicole Stewart

Nicole is a 20-year veteran in the dog training industry, a writer, a speaker and a personal development coach.

About Nicole Stewart

Nicole is a 20-year veteran in the dog training industry, a writer, a speaker and a personal development coach. What began as simply teaching people about their pups has blossomed into a passion for working with people and watching them flourish. Her motto is "Dogs can teach us so much about being even better humans."

How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight

Your Pet's Behavior

If you’ve ever seen a dog fight in person, it can be very scary, especially if your dog is involved. They are noisy, fast and can be dangerous to any person that tries to intervene. Dog fights can start over a toy, bowl, boundaries or even a person. The good news is that much of the time, there is more posturing and bluster than any real intent to do harm. In fact, they often end before you have a chance to take action.

If you do ever have to take action, however, here’s how to safely break up a dog fight:

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How to Handle an Off-Leash Dog That Isn’t Yours

Your Pet's Behavior

It’s an unnerving thing to be on a nice walk with your dog and get approached by an off-leash dog that isn’t yours, particularly if that off-leash dog doesn’t have an owner nearby or may be stray.

Even if the dog is friendly looking, it’s hard to predict what may happen when an off-leash, unknown dog approaches. You might ask yourself, “is this dog friendly?” “how will my dog handle a greeting like this” or “what should I do when this dog gets to us?”

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