by Kate LaSala | Oct 7, 2024 | Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Rescue Dogs
Adopting a fearful dog from a puppy mill, hoarding situation or backyard breeder dog can be incredibly rewarding and very challenging. There’s something to helping a fearful dog blossom into a confident, non-fearful dog. But, I get a lot of clients who are not...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 23, 2024 | Rescue Dogs, Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity
If you have a new dog and are online, you’ve no doubt come across the 3-3-3 rule for new dogs. This idea and various graphics of it circulate often, making the rounds on social media. I am unsure of the origin of this rule, but I suspect it started in the...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 5, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
Today I’m here to tell you, to give you permission, to not walk your dog. Wait, what? Don’t all dogs need walks? I’m here to say, no. We’ve been taught to believe that dogs need walks but many dogs don’t enjoy walks. For active,...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 21, 2023 | Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Dog Training, Rescue Dogs
Today I’m here to tell you, to give you permission, to not walk your dog. Wait, what? Don’t all dogs need walks? I’m here to say, no. We’ve been taught to believe that dogs need walks but many dogs don’t enjoy walks. And, for a lot...
by Kate LaSala | Jun 19, 2023 | Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Dog Training, Rescue Dogs
Today I’m thrilled to share that my new course, Conquering The Urban Jungle: Helping Dogs With Their Fear Of Being Outside, is now available! This has been many months in the making and I am so excited to be able to finally share it with you. This course...