by Kate LaSala | Mar 8, 2021 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Resource Guarding
This is the third installment of my Bringing Home Baby series and I’ll be discussing common demand and attention seeking behaviors that your dog might currently do, and whether these behaviors will be safe or wanted once you have a newborn or toddler. ...
by Kate LaSala | Mar 1, 2021 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
This is the second installment of my Bringing Home Baby series and I’ll be discussing the logistics of sleeping once your baby comes home. When I do my private pre-baby prep sessions, this is topic we talk about early, because sometimes it requires some...
by Kate LaSala | Feb 22, 2021 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
This is the first in my series, Bringing Home Baby. For the next several weeks, I’ll be discussing some common topics on the blog about preparing your dog for you bringing home a human baby. This week I’m starting with probably the most commonly...
by Kate LaSala | Oct 12, 2020 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Puppy Training, Separation Anxiety
It can be confusing for new puppy parents to know if their puppy is experiencing separation anxiety or normal “puppy stuff” since there can be a lot of crossover between the two. Puppies inherently have separation anxiety – vocalizing to reunite with mom...
by Kate LaSala | Mar 23, 2020 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
Are you expecting? I’m sure you’re overwhelmed with emotions, excitement and maybe even a little bit of fear right now. And if worrying about your dog is part of that worry, let me help. As a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator and a certified behavior...
by Kate LaSala | Feb 10, 2020 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
I think it’s safe to say, we all love our dogs and we want to show them how much we love them. One of the most common bits of information I deliver to clients is that most dogs don’t like to be hugged or kissed. It’s a hard conversation to have and...