Nan Arthur

Nan Arthur, CDBC, CPDT-KSA, and KPA CTP is the author of the best-selling dog book, Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog. She works with dog professionals, shelter employees and volunteers, and pet dog owners to help them understand the science of dog behavior and training through her business, Beacon of Hope Dog Behavior and Training.

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Aggression

Behavior Management

Dog Training

Shelter & Rescue

Skill Development

Working Animals

Muzzles—Not Just for Aggression!

Times are changing For many people, the idea of a muzzle evokes a long-standing association with aggressive dogs. That impression can create feelings of fear and worry when

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Aggression

Behavior Management

Dog Training

Puppy Training

Shelter & Rescue

Overly Excited Greetings: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Howdy When someone mentions a “spaghetti western,” the mental picture is of an actor’s lips moving out of sync with the words coming from the film’s audio sound.

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Behavior Management

Dog Training

Foundation Skills

How to Keep Your Dog Calm When the Doorbell Rings

Does this ring a bell? The crowd gathers outside and is tense with anticipation as it makes its way to the paddock (your front porch). The field is