by Kate LaSala | Nov 2, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training
The Hard Dog Support Circle Is OPEN! (for now) Enrollment for the Hard Dog Support Circle is open, and I’m glad to finally share it with you. It’s a monthly membership with an online support platform and a compassionate community that combines expert guidance...
by Kate LaSala | Oct 12, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training
The Hard Dog Support Circle Waitlist Is Open I’ve been working on this since February, and I’m glad to finally announce it! The Hard Dog Support Circle is a monthly membership for people living with fearful, anxious, reactive, and aggressive dogs, and the...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 14, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training
Owners often come to me saying their dog is “stubborn” or “lazy” on walks when what they are actually describing is likely a dog who is afraid. Being comfortable outside is a learned skill and one that is often missed during the critical...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 24, 2026 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
Can dogs and cats live in harmony? In many cases yes! In some cases, absolutely not. How can we best set everyone up for success? Read on! Dogs and cats can often live in harmony, or at least peacefully coexist, but it’s not likely to happen on its own,...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 10, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
If you have ever found yourself frustrated because your eight-week-old puppy will not stop biting at your hands, had an accident on the rug for the third time this week, or completely ignored you the moment another dog trotted by, you are not alone, and you are...
by Kate LaSala | May 25, 2026 | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Separation Anxiety
One of the most common things I hear from new clients is some version of this: “My dog has separation anxiety. He freaks out every time I put him in his crate.” I understand why those two things feel connected. In many homes, confinement and being...
by Kate LaSala | Apr 27, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
We have a tendency to give puppies a pass. They’re young, cute, still learning and “just being a puppy.” And yes, some puppy behavior is completely normal and does settle with age, consistent training, and appropriate socialization. But some...
by Kate LaSala | Feb 16, 2026 | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
One of the trickiest parts (and best parts!) of dog training is that dogs are excellent at connecting dots. It’s one of the ways dogs learn. Sometimes they connect dots that we don’t want them to connect and that’s where clients can run into...
by Kate LaSala | Jan 5, 2026 | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
Barking is completely normal dog behavior. Barking is completely normal dog behavior. Barking is completely normal dog behavior. While it may be annoying, barking is your dog’s way of communicating something. There are many reasons why a dog might bark...
by Kate LaSala | Dec 8, 2025 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
During the holidays, a lot of dogs find their new homes, and many of these are being integrated into homes where there is already a resident dog. While gift giving a dog isn’t a great idea (everyone in the family needs to be on board with making the commitment...
