by Kate LaSala | Feb 16, 2021 | Dog Training
I won’t lie: there is no substitute for quality training and behavior modification. BUT, there are a lot of ways to manage and prevent problem behaviors so that our dogs stop practicing doing the wrong thing, right away. Every time your dog does the wrong thing...
by Kate LaSala | Jan 4, 2021 | Dog Training, Separation Anxiety
With the New Year, often comes transitions and people moving. Many of my clients have moved during Covid and there’s a few common suggestions I have for people moving to a new home with their dog and thought reviewing them entering the new year would be...
by Kate LaSala | Oct 26, 2020 | Dog Training, Rescue Dogs
So you’ve brought home a new rescue dog (or are preparing to do so)! Congratulations on your new addition! I bet you’re excited to show off your new bundle of joy to everyone! And that’s understandable! But first, let’s look at some important...
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 | Mar 23, 2020 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
Are you expecting? I’m sure you’re overwhelmed with emotions, excitement and maybe even a little bit of fear right now. And if worrying about your dog is part of that worry, let me help. As a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator and a certified behavior...
by Kate LaSala | Feb 19, 2020 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
Piggybacking off my recent post “But, my dog isn’t food motivated” I thought I’d touch on another thing I hear commonly from clients – “I don’t want to bribe my dog with food.” For some reason, a lot of people see using...
