<?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[Affordable Compassionate Dog Training llc]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-home, positive dog training in South Florida. Reactive dog specialist & behavioral rehabilitation. Results with patience, compassion, guidance.]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:13:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theacdt.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[She Wasn't Aggressive. She Was Terrified.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What looks like aggression is often something else entirely. Lola was labeled a red-zone dog at UFAR Animal Rescue — lunging, snapping, terrifying shelter staff. The moment I opened her kennel door, she rolled into a trembling fetal position and begged not to be hurt again. This is the story of what real fear looks like — and what real rehabilitation actually requires. Serving Broward &#38; Palm Beach County.]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/fear-based-dog-behavior-shelter-rehabilitation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a124725a2438924d1100d1d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:49:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_b165c183e9544212a7969b8fa9210cd1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop treating the reactivity. Start treating the fear behind it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why suppressing your dog's reactivity may be making things worse and what real behavior change actually looks like.]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/fear-based-dog-reactivity-treatment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0e6ab2cb0791383ec417d5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:26:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_f289c296984140bf8a159333ace5643a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why So Much Dog Reactivity Actually Starts With Human Anxiety — And Not Aggression]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most leash reactivity is rooted in fear, insecurity, frustration, overstimulation, and emotional instability  and not dominance or aggression.]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/leash-reactivity-starts-with-human-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0a856b449b41ea8cc5009b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:05:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_179f4c42d2374c1fbaeff25b0c919470~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_221,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separation Anxiety in Adopted Dogs: The Real Cause Most Owners Miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adopted and rescue dogs are among the most vulnerable to separation anxiety — and most owners don't know why. Certified shelter dog specialist Avi Kornblum breaks down the real emotional root behind the behavior, why affection alone makes it worse, and the exact confidence-building techniques that finally create calm. Based on real cases from Broward and Palm Beach County. Real dogs. Real results.]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/separation-anxiety-in-adopted-dogs-the-real-cause-most-owners-miss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0493f588d313e8c53216e1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:19:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_4a627a7d9ddd47a0bee2dfc2b843e3ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_508,h_805,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Adopted Dog Doesn't Trust You Yet — And What To Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adopted dog bonding and learning to trust. You saw the sad eyes. The wagging tail. The hopeful look that made you feel like this dog was choosing you. You signed the papers, brought the dog home, and in your mind, the movie already had its happy ending. You just saved this dog's life. Finally, everything was going to be okay. But then reality hit. You try to pet the dog and it runs away. You walk toward it and it hides under the furniture. You offer treats, but the same dog that happily took...]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/adopted-dog-wont-trust-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fbf74a666cfccd9414ed56</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:59:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_cf0a3ae6252c40ef9d28dff4c49998a9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Dog Doesn't Listen Even Though It Knows the Command.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does your dog ignore you even though it knows the command? Learn the real reason dogs stop listening—and how to fix it by rebuilding trust and clear leadership at home.]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/why-your-dog-does-not-listen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f941247c961ad0b9fc1cb2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:23:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_83dad173129c4baebd0e6109148581fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 3-3-3 Rule for Adopted Dogs: Why One Size Fits All Doesn't Work — And What Actually Does]]></title><description><![CDATA[You adopted a dog. You Googled how to help it adjust. You found the 3-3-3 rule. And now, weeks or months later, you're still struggling. Here's why, and what to do instead. By Avi Kornblum | Affordable Compassionate Dog Training The Rule Everyone Quotes, and the Problem Nobody Talks About. If you've recently adopted a dog, you've almost certainly come across the 3-3-3 rule. It's everywhere — rescue websites, adoption pamphlets, shared endlessly on social media. The idea is clean and...]]></description><link>https://www.theacdt.com/post/the-3-3-3-rule-for-adopted-dogs-why-one-size-fits-all-doesn-t-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f28867d3f2ae6dd917ef68</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2946ab_569e34effd35496ca9574f569e487558~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Avi Kornblum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resource Guarding in Dogs: Why Winning the Battle Can Mean Losing the War]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resource guarding is not one thing. It is not one problem with one solution. Before you put a single tool on a dog or apply a single training strategy, you need to understand why that dog is guarding. 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