<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Canine Connections Teesside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unleash Your Pup's Potential with Canine Connections Teesside]]></description><link>https://www.canineconnectionsteesside.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:59:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.canineconnectionsteesside.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Herding Breeds &#38; Reactivity: Understanding the Link Between Instinct and Behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herding breeds like Border Collies, German Shepherds and Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent, sensitive dogs bred to react quickly to movement and environmental changes. In this guide, Canine Connections Teesside explains why herding breeds are more prone to reactive behaviour, common triggers to watch for, and how the right training, enrichment and support can help reactive dogs become calmer and more confident.]]></description><link>https://www.canineconnectionsteesside.com/post/herding-breeds-reactivity-understanding-the-link-between-instinct-and-behaviour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18b1ff145da5e38307870b</guid><category><![CDATA[Reactivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Big Behaviours]]></category><category><![CDATA[Understanding Breeds]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:02:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2bcd5_d7bab5a1a1f34850b09982125425842b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>canineconnectionst1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Types of Reactivity in Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does your dog bark, lunge, pull or completely lose focus around other dogs, people or certain situations? Reactive behaviour in dogs is one of the most common struggles owners face — and one of the most misunderstood. Many owners are told their dog is: "Aggressive" "Dominant" "Protective" "Just excited" But reactivity is far more complex than that. In reality, reactive behaviour is often driven by underlying emotions such as fear, frustration, over-arousal or learned associations. Two dogs...]]></description><link>https://www.canineconnectionsteesside.com/post/types-of-reactivity-in-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0cd0d1cb0791383ec0aff0</guid><category><![CDATA[Reactivity]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:48:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2bcd5_f475f4f9017a4cc1bdb641b75062a5db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>canineconnectionst1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why French Bulldogs Become Over-Aroused Easily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does your French Bulldog struggle to calm down, bark on walks or become over-excited easily? Learn why Frenchies become over-aroused and how to help.]]></description><link>https://www.canineconnectionsteesside.com/post/why-french-bulldogs-become-over-aroused</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01e58148aeb3fcb23d26e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Reactivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Understanding Breeds]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:31:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2bcd5_ca9059e09e48413380a794b3f1605485~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>canineconnectionst1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is My Dog Reactive? Signs, Misdiagnoses &#38; What To Do Next ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every barking or lunging dog is simply “badly behaved.” In this article, we explore the common signs of reactivity, why dogs react, behaviours that are often misunderstood and the first steps owners can take to start improving neutrality and focus.]]></description><link>https://www.canineconnectionsteesside.com/post/is-my-dog-reactive-signs-misdiagnoses-what-to-do-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f12dcd89aa25024ee0c636</guid><category><![CDATA[Reactivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Big Behaviours]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:19:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b2bcd5_0663192679e44fa5b1b4867cba61d57b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>canineconnectionst1</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>