Over the years, I've brought in many dogs to foster, sometimes as many as five at one time, and oftentimes dogs who had some behavior problems. But not all the dogs did, of course. That experience has helped me to refine some techniques for the introductions. At the time I wrote this article, I'd been serving as President of Collie Humane Care, Inc. for many years. That will explain why I have taken in so many foster dogs.

Is your dog reactive when seeing other dogs/ strange dogs in the neighborhood? Try the Jolly Routine.  Click "read more" just below.

An owner reported to us that her veterinarian had advised her to slap a 1 and a half year old ShihTsu when the dog snapped at her. As a consequence, the dog became very fearful of the owner. She asked for help from the Agbeh group because she was unable to catch her dog in the house to take it outdoors, and when outdoors, it was running away from her. 

Comment from a reader: "I recently switched from a regular leash to one of these contraptions that goes around my waist -- a "hands-free" leash -- so that it's easier to click/treat for desired behaviors."