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Is Pain Causing Your Dog’s Behavior Issue?

Is Pain Causing Your Dog’s Behavior Issue?

by Kate LaSala | Jul 7, 2025 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety

  Let me first start this post with my standard disclaimer:  I AM NOT A VET.  As a trainer who specializes in fear, aggression, reactivity and separation anxiety, I always ask clients about their dog’s medical history and I’m always scanning for red...
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work for Separation Anxiety—and What to Do Instead

Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work for Separation Anxiety—and What to Do Instead

by Kate LaSala | Jun 9, 2025 | Dog Training, Separation Anxiety

When your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, it’s completely natural to want to do everything in your power to help them feel better. A quick internet search will turn up countless suggestions that promise fast results. But for dogs with true separation...
Dog Proofing 101: Prepare Your Home for a New, Foster, or Visiting Dog

Dog Proofing 101: Prepare Your Home for a New, Foster, or Visiting Dog

by Kate LaSala | Jun 2, 2025 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Last week, I was a guest on The Pet Loss Companion podcast (Episode #212) where I shared how fostering became an important part of my grief journey after losing Boo. I also talked about my self-paced course, Fostering 101: Fundamentals to Being a Successful...
Why “Boot Camp” Isn’t the Fix for Your Dog

Why “Boot Camp” Isn’t the Fix for Your Dog

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...
Fostering 101 Course Is Here!

Fostering 101 Course Is Here!

by Kate LaSala | May 12, 2025 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Today I’m thrilled to share that my new self-paced course, Fostering 101: Fundamentals To Being A Successful Foster is now available! This course is perfect for those who are fostering or if you’re considering fostering. The course is comprehensive...
Fallout Effects Of Using A Prong Collar

Fallout Effects Of Using A Prong Collar

by Kate LaSala | May 5, 2025 | Dog Training, Dog Training Regulation, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs

  I’ve previously written about 5 Myths About Shock Collars and have my free download 3 Reasons Not To Use A Shock Collar where I talk more about why not to use these tools, take a deeper dive into regulation and give you citations to research if...
Helping Dogs Overcome Car Anxiety

Helping Dogs Overcome Car Anxiety

by Kate LaSala | Apr 14, 2025 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity

  There are few joys better than watching a dog enjoy a car ride, with their head poking out of the window (while they’re safely tethered), watching the world go by. But for some dogs, they seem to hate car rides, showing signs of clear anxiety like...
How To Help A Dog With Fear Of Strangers

How To Help A Dog With Fear Of Strangers

by Kate LaSala | Mar 31, 2025 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  As someone who focuses on fear and aggression, a majority of my clients have fear of strangers, or “stranger danger.” This includes subsets of strangers, like fear of children, fear of men or fear of people who look or act a certain way. When your...
Intro to Dog Body Language and Communication Course Is Here!

Intro to Dog Body Language and Communication Course Is Here!

by Kate LaSala | Mar 17, 2025 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Today I’m thrilled to share that my new self-paced course, Introduction to Dog Body Language and Communication is now available! And, for a limited time, it’s FREE to access!   This course is packed with quality content with 9 self-paced...
Is Online Dog Training Right For My Dog?

Is Online Dog Training Right For My Dog?

by Kate LaSala | Feb 17, 2025 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Puppy Training, Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety

Technology is changing many industries and dog training is no exception.  While it may seem counterintuitive to not have someone come to your home to train your dog, distance (or remote) dog training can be a very successful, cost-effective and convenient way to get...
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