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A German Wirehaired Pointer sniffs carefully at the ground

The Truth About Dogs Who Chase vs Catch

29 Jun 2025, 5:34 p.m. by Tracey McLennan


Think dogs who chase but don’t catch are easier to manage? Discover why a scent-obsessed dog chasing wildlife can be tougher to train than a catcher.
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A terrier looks with intense focus at something off camera

Can Unmet Prey Drive Needs Cause Reactivity in Dogs?

20 May 2025, 8:11 a.m. by Tracey McLennan


Discover how unmet prey drive needs can trigger barking, lunging and chasing behaviours - and what you can do to manage and prevent reactivity.
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A black and tan working cocker and a golden working cocker run toward the camera

Recall for dogs with high prey drive

9 Apr 2025, 6:01 a.m. by Tracey McLennan


A detailed look at why focusing on training a rock solid recall is not always the best place to start with a high prey drive dog.
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