by Kate LaSala | Mar 18, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
As a trainer whose primary focus fear and aggression cases, I’m often contacted by clients after they’ve been through several other trainers and are at their wits end. A lot of times in my consult they have some fantasy idea about what their dog needs that...
by Kate LaSala | Jan 29, 2024 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
stub·born adjective having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. “He only comes when he wants to!” “This breed is so stubborn and...
by Kate LaSala | Nov 6, 2023 | 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, Bringing Home Baby: Preparing Dog and Family For A New Human Baby, 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...
by Kate LaSala | Oct 23, 2023 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
I’m here, as a highly credentialed, multi-certified behavior consultant who specializes in fear, aggression and anxiety cases, to give you permission to spoil your dog. Go ahead. Give them treats for free. That’s right, don’t make them sit...
by Kate LaSala | Oct 9, 2023 | Dog Training, Pet Loss & Grieving
Many of my friends with human kids love to say “don’t blink” meaning that if you blink you will miss your kids growing up and they will be gone, off on their own. This sentiment resonated with me even more for our dogs, who are with us for...