by Kate LaSala | Oct 27, 2025 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
Occasionally I’ll get inquiries about a family wanting to get a protection dog. It’s natural to want to keep your family safe. In a world where news headlines can make us feel vulnerable, the idea of bringing home a trained “protection dog” may sound appealing....
by Kate LaSala | May 26, 2025 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
I often hear from potential clients who are torn between hiring a private trainer like me or sending their dog to a “boot camp.” Let me be clear: boot camp is not the answer. The term itself conjures images of military-style training—pre-dawn wake-ups, yelling, rigid...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 25, 2019 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Rescue Dogs
In my previous post cautioning about aversive dog training “boot camps” I touched on the long-lasting negative effects that often happen. I wanted to share the story of a dog I worked with, named Noelle. I worked with Noelle after she was sent to a 6 week...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 18, 2019 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
Very often I get contacted by potential clients who are debating whether to use my private services or send the dog off to “boot camp.” I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound very fun to me. When I hear “boot camp” it...
