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@themartinfamily And even if the dog does come up to you itself, best to stay clear.

@uselessnumberone Unrelated to grooming, but I was at a field last week with my pup on a long line when a man arrived and immediately let his Shiba off leash. It's a leash-required area, so I got a little grumpy, but I just moved my little guy further away so I'd have time to react if the Shiba...

@annaboleyn The only exception to this is anyone who brings their off-leash dog to play fetch at a leash-very-much-required park. Then I'm going to plant my butt on a nearby bench with my hyper-social dog at my feet, and if they feel uncomfortable with my dog staring at them (with occasional...

@disciple315 I appreciate your concern for everyone’s safety! In many cases, dogs act differently at home because they either have failed to generalize the idea (platforms are safe but only at the groomers) or because they feel more comfortable expressing their fear. Taking a slower approach...

@disciple315 Warning: unsolicited advice (sorry I just have to!!) Putting your pup on the table when he's over threshold can result in learned helplessness and/or escalate the fear. Recommend starting with a lower platform, somewhere he feels comfortable and will take treats, and work up to...

@lostchildinthemidst Depends on the dog! My dog's reactivity is 100x better when I carry him versus when he's on the ground. In my arms = safe, knows exactly what to expect, no chance of meeting the other dog, can just relax. On the ground = uncertain what to expect, might get to meet other...