Many of my separation anxiety clients live in urban environments, so this is a topic I deal with often. If you live in an apartment, the first sign that your dog is struggling with being alone may not come from your dog at all, but from a note slipped under...
I was recently honored to be a guest on the Pet Parent Hotline podcast, talking about dogs and grief. This was my second appearance on Amy's show. You can watch my last appearance talking about Trauma In Rescue Dogs here. Amy is a rescuer, educator and a really...
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 but...
Ready to jumpstart your dog training in the new year? These 6 key things will help get your started on the right paw!
It's that time of year when everyone starts to reflect back on the year and look ahead to next year. And I'm no different. I've done a version of this post every year for the last 6 years since I've been blogging, with lots of ups and downs, but every year...
This will be our second Christmas without my sweet BooBoo. Last year we knew as hard as it was to not have Boo here that we didn't want to have Christmas without a dog in the house, since our Christmases are always about the dogs and having them tear open...
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 to...
I can hardly believe it but last month marked 6 years that I've been writing weekly blog content (except for the time I took off during the decline and death of BooBoo). And like I try to do each year, I highlight my Top 10 posts. This year I also added so...
With Thanksgiving and winter holidays approaching (here in the US), it's likely you're gathering with friends and family and your dog is expected to seamlessly integrate into that chaos. While you may be out of time for training helpful skills like down/stay on a...
In my doula and pet loss grief work I often get called on to help a family not just with their grief but with other animals at home who are missing the animal that passed away. This is a topic I've been interviewed about here and here. In the wild, we have...
Separation anxiety in dogs is a tough and often misunderstood condition. Unfortunately, there are many myths that confuse dog parents and sometimes lead them down the wrong path. Let’s clear up three common misconceptions. Myth 1: If your dog has separation...
Sometimes when potential clients reach out they ask why they need both me and a vet or a veterinary behaviorist. It's confusing! I get it! It can be hard for consumers to decode and understand all the letters and professional certificates out there. My post here...