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title: Dog Behavior & Training Articles | Koru K9 Blog (9)
description: Explore the Koru K9 blog for training tips, balanced behavior modification strategies, e-collar guides, and real-world rehabilitation case studies. (9)
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# Dog Training *Advice*
Practical guidance on reactivity, aggression, puppies and choosing a program — written by the trainers who do the work.
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**93** articles**Written** by working trainers**Any dog**, any breed, any problem
Featured article
### [Dog Desensitization and Counterconditioning](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/dog-desensitization-and-counterconditioning)
A few short months ago, the little cutie in the picture above, Rocky Balboa (on the right), was so fearful that he ...
Success Stories May 2, 2014 [Read it →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/dog-desensitization-and-counterconditioning)
Where should I start if my dog’s behavior is getting worse?
Start with the behavior you actually need help with, not the training package. The articles below walk through the most common situations owners bring to us — and the behavior guides go deeper on reactivity, aggression and anxiety.
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### [Success Stories Dog Desensitization and Counterconditioning A few short months ago, the little cutie in the picture above, Rocky Balboa (on the right), was so fearful that he would not walk on leash. ... May 2, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/dog-desensitization-and-counterconditioning)
### [Tips & Tricks So you want to let your dog off leash… Off-Leash Etiquette for Dogs Are You and Your Dog Truly Ready? Living in the San Francisco Bay Area has its perks—breathtaking beaches, ... Apr 29, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/so-you-want-to-let-your-dog-off-leash)
### [In The News Bay Area A-List Best Dog Trainer Koru K9 Voted Best Dog Trainer in the Bay Area! We’re thrilled to share a special milestone in our journey—Koru K9 was voted the Best Dog ... Mar 24, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/bay-area-a-list-best-dog-trainer)
### [In The News Beast of the Bay 2014 Koru K9 Named Runner-Up for Best Private Dog Trainer – Beast of the Bay Awards 2014! We’re beyond excited to share that Koru K9 Dog ... Mar 4, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/beast-of-the-bay-2014)
### [Tips & Tricks My Dog Barks at the Mailman This post is actually prompted by something I hear every day. We live in a City where many of us have mail slots in their doors. Every day, ... Dec 2, 2013Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/my-dog-barks-at-the-mailman)
### [Tips & Tricks Help! My dog charges the door when the doorbell rings… Does the ding dong of the doorbell turn your dog into a real ding dong? Does the UPS man stand back at the curb to deliver your packages, ... Nov 13, 2013Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/help-my-dog-charges-the-door-when-the-doorbell-rings)
### [Success Stories Baby Steps: Nero’s First Year I remember the day we put the deposit check in the mail like it was yesterday. All the nervous anticipation and excitement…it didn’t quite ... Nov 8, 2013Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/baby-steps-neros-first-year)
### [Success Stories Meet Julia and Nico From Chaos to Calm: Nico the Rescue Dog's Transformation When Julia rescued Nico, she knew it wouldn’t be easy—but she didn’t expect this. ... Oct 29, 2013Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/meet-julia-and-nico)
### [Tips & Tricks Is Your Dog the Boss? Is Your Dog Acting Like the Boss? Here’s Why That’s a Problem We’ve all had that boss. You know the one—friendly enough on the surface, but ... Oct 25, 2013Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/is-your-dog-the-boss)
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## Behavior guides
Longer, evergreen guides to the problems owners ask us about most.
### [Leash reactivity Barking, lunging and the walks you’ve started to dread. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/leash-reactivity-guide)
### [Aggression Growling, guarding and bites — and when to get professional help. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/aggressive-dog-training-guide)
### [Anxiety & fear Separation anxiety, noise sensitivity and the shrinking world. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/dog-anxiety-training-guide)
### [Rescue dogs Building trust with a dog whose history you don’t know. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/rescue-dog-training-guide)
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