Free Downloads & Resources For Veterinarians and Clients

These educational guides are free to download & print for your clients. You may use these in client packets as long as they are not cropped or altered in any other way. You may share links with your clients to download directly or enroll in the free body language course.

Please do not share excerpts or screenshots without permission. I am here to help you and your clients with their behavior and pet loss journeys.

Introduction to Dog Body Language and Communication

Helping decode dog communication for a happier, safer, and more rewarding bond! Take this free 30-minute course to improve your relationship today!

Surrendering
Or Rehoming
Checklist

Download my free guide today to help you navigate the tough, emotional decisions about your dog’s future.

Understanding Dog Profession Titles

Download my free guide to learn what is regulated and what’s not, and what do all those letters and credentials stand for.

Say No To Using Prong Collars

Download my free guide today to learn how to skip the aversives and help your dog achieve long-term behavior change. Know better, do better.

Companion Animal Advance Care Directive

Download my free guide to learn how to be proactive and open a discussion about what you are willing or not willing to do in terms of treatments, quality of life sacrifices and more.

Deciding When It Is Time To Say Goodbye

Knowing when it’s time to say goodbye to your beloved can be nerve wracking.My guide can help you navigate this difficult path.

Companion Animal Bucket List Ideas

Download my free guide for some ideas on creating and doing a bucket list with your beloved before they pass away.

Pet Loss Grief Resources Guide

Download my free guide for comprehensive grief resources including books, grief counselors and doulas, podcasts, support groups, how to help children and other animals with their grief and more.

10 Dos and Don’ts When Introducing Your Dog to your New Baby.

Download my free guide to get clear on the best practices for dog and baby intros. 

3 Reasons Not To Use A Shock Collar

Download my free guide to learn why not to use these tools, get a deeper dive into the lack of regulation in dog training and give you citations to the research so you can read it yourself.

5 Ways Fear is Acquired in Dogs

My most popular download to date! Learn how fear is acquired in dogs and why good breeding, early socialization and experiences matter. Grab it here.

Dog Communication

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How Dogs Learn

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Dos and Don’ts When Meeting A New Dog

Download my free guide to learn what to do and what not to do when meeting a dog for the very first time.

Dog Training in the Real World

Download my suggestions for taking your training out into the real world, and how to handle unexpected triggers.

Trigger Stacking

Helping you understand the role stress hormones play in your dog’s training journey. Grab your own copy here!

5 Suggestions That Won’t Help Separation Anxiety (and might make it worse)

Stop wasting time and potentially making your dog’s separation anxiety worse. Grab my guide here.

The Dog Trainer’s Toolkit

My guide for some of my favorite gear suggestions and hacks for when your training isn’t quite up to par yet!

The 7 Milestones of Separation Anxiety Training

Separation anxiety isn’t a quick fix – it’s a journey. See the 7 big milestones you can expect to have in this journey.

26 Alternatives To Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

Ideas for helping suspend absences during your separation anxiety training, so you don’t make your dog worse!

Be A Good Neighbor: Separation Anxiety and Apartment Living

Sep anx and apartments don’t mix. Here’s my tips on how to keep your neighbors happy.

Make Your Holiday Gatherings Safe For Your Dog And Visitors

Download my free guide to keep your dog and visitors safe during parties and holiday gatherings.

6 Resource Guarding Myths To Stop Believing

Download my free guide today to help you learn about common, harmful and potentially dangerous myths about resource guarding.

6 Quick Activities For A Busy Or Rainy Day Guide

Download my free guide today for some quick, easy ways to give your dog some activity and bonding time with you on rainy or extra busy days.