by Kate LaSala | Nov 30, 2020 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training
One of the unforeseen benefits of the pandemic, at least early on, was emptying of rescues and shelters, since people were going to be home and they decided it was a great time to bring home a dog or cat. Social distancing and puppy socialization are in direct...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 16, 2020 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity
Did you ever just have a really bad day, where everything seemed to go wrong? Your alarm didn’t go off, you were rushing around to get ready for work, you spilled your coffee, your toast got burned, you forgot to grab your lunch, your shoe lace broke,...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 21, 2020 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
During Covid, the myth (and frankly, dangerous, outdated “advice”) that breeders, rescues and even some vets were giving to new owners that puppies couldn’t go outside until all their vaccines were complete, reared its ugly head again. (Note: I am...
by Kate LaSala | May 12, 2020 | Dog Training, Separation Anxiety
If this picture reminds you of how you’ve been working for the last two months, you’re not alone. Many dogs (and cats!) have been our co-workers recently and as things look like they’re beginning to move towards returning to a new normal, now is the...
by Kate LaSala | Apr 9, 2020 | Dog Training
Times are hard. I want to help. Please tell me how. Everyone is struggling in one way or another right now. I’ve been hearing from clients, friends, family and colleagues and nobody is unaffected. We all know of someone who is sick, has lost their job, is...
