Podcast Episode: The Resilient Animal
I was recently honored to be part of the conversation on the RISK! podcast talking about soul dogs, loss and loving the dog you have.
Podcast Episode: The Resilient Animal
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What Is A Companion Animal Death Doula?
What Is A Companion Animal Death Doula?
What is a death doula, or an end-of-life doula for pets? What do you do? These are common questions I get. Let's start at the beginning. Most people don't know what doulas are, or if they do, it's in relation to birth doulas. The Greek word doula translates to...
Why You Should Avoid Noise Aversives (Like Yelling) in Dog Training
Why You Should Avoid Noise Aversives (Like Yelling) in Dog Training
Here's the situation: Your dog barks, growls or jumps on someone (or the counter in the kitchen). You respond with a sudden, unpleasant noise like "eh-eh!" Innocent right? Nope! Unfortunately, when people are frustrated or don't know how to change behavior...
6 Ways To Help Your Dog Succeed This Year
6 Ways To Help Your Dog Succeed This Year
Ready to jumpstart your dog training in the new year? These 6 key things will help get your started on the right paw!
Looking Ahead To 2025
Looking Ahead To 2025
2024 was the most challenging year I've had in many ways, with most challenges stemming from the devastating loss of my heart dog, my muse, my love, my BooBoo. When she died in April, I sunk into a deep depression, unable to work and just needing time to try...
Celebrating 5 Years Of Blogging
Celebrating 5 Years Of Blogging
I can hardly believe it but last month marked 5 years that I've been writing weekly blog content (except for the time I took off during the decline and death of BooBoo). Each year my alma mater, The Academy for Dog Trainers holds their annual Academy Awards...
My Grief Journey Eight Months In
My Grief Journey Eight Months In
My pet loss grief journey, eight months in. What's working, what's not and some new resources to share with you.
Podcast Episode: RISK!
Podcast Episode: RISK!
I was recently honored to be part of the conversation on the RISK! podcast talking about soul dogs, loss and loving the dog you have.
Podcast Episode: Good Grief with Nikki The Death Doula
Podcast Episode: Good Grief with Nikki The Death Doula
I was recently honored to be on the podcast, Good Grief with Nikki The Death Doula, talking about what a companion animal death doula does, how I help clients suffering from stigmatized losses like behavioral euthanasia, and how to best prepare for the death...
Exploring Separation Anxiety in Velcro Dogs
Exploring Separation Anxiety in Velcro Dogs
I get a lot of client inquiries with people concerned that their "Velcro dog" follows them room to room and they're concerned their dog has separation anxiety (SA). Is there any evidence of this? Is your Velcro dog at risk for separation anxiety? It sure...
Podcast Episode: Starlight Pet Talk
Podcast Episode: Starlight Pet Talk
I was recently honored to be a guest on the Starlight Pet Talk podcast, talking about where fear in dogs comes from, how trauma affects some dogs, while also emphasizing how resilient dogs can be and how we can help them adjust to their new lives. Amy, the...
Exploring ‘Racist’ Dog Reactions: Misunderstanding or Prejudice?
Exploring ‘Racist’ Dog Reactions: Misunderstanding or Prejudice?
Can dogs be racist? This is a question I get from clients when they sheepishly bring this up in consults and sort of whisper "I think my dog is a racist." I assure them, first, that they're not alone and second, that as embarrassing as this is, that isn't...