https://ruinavarro.com/Rui Navarro | Journalen-US https://ruinavarro.com/protective-dog-and-new-baby/https://ruinavarro.com/protective-dog-and-new-baby/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:07:32 +0000"He's good with kids" is not a plan. How to prepare a big protective dog for a newborn: real control, supervision and separation, built before the baby arrives. https://ruinavarro.com/make-your-dog-want-to-work-with-you/https://ruinavarro.com/make-your-dog-want-to-work-with-you/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000Dog motivation is about anticipation, not just better treats. How I use clear markers, variable rewards and engagement to build drive with control. https://ruinavarro.com/mastiff-maturity-behavior-changes/https://ruinavarro.com/mastiff-maturity-behavior-changes/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0000Mastiff maturity explained: why Boerboels and Cane Corsos change between 2 and 4, normal guarding vs a growing problem, and what to do before you lose control. https://ruinavarro.com/off-leash-dog-running-at-your-dog/https://ruinavarro.com/off-leash-dog-running-at-your-dog/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0000An off-leash dog is running at your Boerboel, Cane Corso or Mastiff. What to do on the street, step by step, and the control to build at home. https://ruinavarro.com/how-to-fix-severe-leash-reactivity/https://ruinavarro.com/how-to-fix-severe-leash-reactivity/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:55:15 +0000Leash reactivity often starts before the barking and lunging. Rui Navarro explains fixation, communication and how he builds control around other dogs. https://ruinavarro.com/e-collar-training-reactive-dogs/https://ruinavarro.com/e-collar-training-reactive-dogs/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:28:58 +0000Rui Navarro explains what to teach before e-collar training for reactive dogs: clear cues, alternative behaviours and gradual practice around distractions. https://ruinavarro.com/dog-listens-at-home-not-outside/https://ruinavarro.com/dog-listens-at-home-not-outside/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:21:34 +0000Does your dog ignore you outside? Rui Navarro explains motivation, clear communication, and building reliable responses around distractions. https://ruinavarro.com/how-to-train-a-boerboel/https://ruinavarro.com/how-to-train-a-boerboel/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:46:54 +0000Learn how to train a Boerboel with clear communication, suitable rewards, and gradual work around distractions. Rui Navarro explains real-world control. https://ruinavarro.com/dog-recall-mistakes/https://ruinavarro.com/dog-recall-mistakes/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:35:29 +0000Rui Navarro explains common dog recall mistakes, the role of a long line, and how clear communication and gradual distractions help build reliable recall. https://ruinavarro.com/what-makes-a-real-protection-dog/https://ruinavarro.com/what-makes-a-real-protection-dog/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:07:38 +0000Rui Navarro explains why stability, clear judgment, and control define a real protection dog, and why impressive training videos do not tell the whole story. https://ruinavarro.com/how-to-choose-protection-dog/https://ruinavarro.com/how-to-choose-protection-dog/Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:40:57 +0000Choosing a family protection dog? Rui Navarro explains what to assess in temperament, genetics, control, and daily life before making that commitment. https://ruinavarro.com/why-most-people-misunderstand-the-boerboel-breed/https://ruinavarro.com/why-most-people-misunderstand-the-boerboel-breed/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:05:20 +0000Look beyond a Boerboel's size. Rui Navarro explains the breed's working purpose, temperament, structure, and the importance of breeding for function. https://ruinavarro.com/how-real-protection-dogs-are-trained/https://ruinavarro.com/how-real-protection-dogs-are-trained/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:17:00 +0000Many people are fascinated by protection dogs, but few understand how much training is required to create a reliable protection dog. https://ruinavarro.com/sport-dog-vs-protection-dog/https://ruinavarro.com/sport-dog-vs-protection-dog/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:42:20 +0000Most people today don’t understand the difference between a real protection dog and a sport dog.