Find It is a low-pressure game that invites your dog to use their nose, and it is one of the […]
Kate LaSala
If your dog growls, freezes, eats faster or tries to bite if you approach him when he’s eating, then it’s […]
Welcome to Fostering 101: Fundamentals To Being A Successful Dog Foster! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re a foster […]
A mat cue gives your dog a clear job and a designated place to land during chaotic moments, such as […]
Welcome to Home Sweet Home: Helping Your New Dog Thrive from Day One I’m so glad you’re here. If you […]
How Dogs Learn Understanding how dogs learn is foundational to everything else we do in training and behavior modification. Without […]
How long should you actually train your dog? It’s a simple question, but there isn’t one magic number that works […]
When we talk about dog behavior change, it feels simple on the surface: stop the unwanted action and everything is […]
Fixed Action Patterns: Behavior Built In Not everything a dog does has been taught. Some behaviors are built into the […]
Welcome to Introduction to Dog Body Language and Communication! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking to improve your […]
If your dog barks, howls, drools, paces, destroys doorframes, or has accidents when you leave, it is common to assume […]
Before anything else, I will share the same disclaimer I give every client, which is that I am not a […]
A dog who jumps on everyone to greet, in a prosocial, very friendly way, is often considered a “better” problem […]
Leave It is one of the most valuable impulse control skills you can teach, because it keeps your dog safe […]
Few things feel more surprising than a dog who happily curls up beside you on the couch and then growls […]
Every breed was originally bred for a purpose. Even if your dog isn’t purpose bred, there’s still some genetic holdover […]
Guarding can be scary for an owner and it’s easy to take it personally that your dog is guarding items […]
There is a lot in this membership and it may feel overwhelming, or you may get stuck along the way. […]
One of the most common things I hear from new clients is, “I think my dog is trying to protect […]
Play is communication, and it is one of the most overlooked forms of enrichment you can offer your dog. Dogs […]
