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Ali guides that this is often prey drive related. Suggesting finding appropriate outlets for this driver, and then counter conditioning and desensitization for the bike itself.

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Ali discusses how cats and dogs can get along. You can use management, training and create positive associations with calmness around cats.

Further reading
How To Stop Your Puppy From Chasing The Cat

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Ali discusses HappyLittleWinnie's question "How do I work on my dog's relaxation in public?"

Ali gives some examples using her dogs and who she would teach multiple things to, and who she wouldn't and why as a way to demonstrate why it would or wouldn't work to do that.

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Philos' Friend asked "How do I work on my dog's relaxation in public?"

Ali discusses applying the 3D's and rewarding calm behaviour. 

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Kovu asked "How do I stop my dog from reacting to the upstairs neighbours through the floor?"

Kovu is slightly nervous and alert barks at the noises the new upstairs neighbours make.

This one will be tough because of the fact that this is meant to be a decompression zone! 

Ali suggests finding a way to decompress with Kovu, manage sounds as best as possible and maybe even talk to the neighbours if their noise is excessive.

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Dog has started airsnapping at the young children in the family. 

Ali encourages the the questioner to assess the situation for whether it's true threat from discomfort, play, or illness.

Applying management as required!

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"Do you have any recommendations for Dog coats?"

Ali explains that so far she's still in testing, but last year she loved the ruffwear powder hound. 

the questioner says that it's actually a coat for a toy poodle and Ali recommends checking out the GF Pet Alpine puffer!

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Ali gets asked "How do I stop my 7mo toy poodle chasing cars?"

Ali explains about the second fear phase and encourages understanding, satisfaction of needs and then training with counter conditioning & desensitisation.

Further reading
Second Fear Phase

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Ali gets asked "Do you have any muzzle recommendations for a dog who can slip their muzzle?"

Ali answers about her favourite muzzles

(find a full list on Best Muzzles )

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Ali gets asked what the difference is between the ruffwear front range and the perfect fit harness, both harnesses that Ali loves!

Further reading:
Best Dog Harnesses  

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