by Kate LaSala | Oct 5, 2026 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
As a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator and multi-credentialed, certified behavior consultant whose speciality is fear and aggression, I work with a lot of families with dogs and kids. If you’re expecting or trying to adopt or get pregnant, you may be...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 28, 2026 | Dog Training, Separation Anxiety
Would you ever tell someone afraid of spiders to just get over it by dumping a bucket of spiders in their lap? Of course you wouldn’t but that is essentially what happens every time a separation anxiety dog is left alone longer than they can handle, even just...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 14, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training
Owners often come to me saying their dog is “stubborn” or “lazy” on walks when what they are actually describing is likely a dog who is afraid. Being comfortable outside is a learned skill and one that is often missed during the critical...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 7, 2026 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids
As a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator and a certified behavior consultant whose speciality is fear and aggression, I work with a lot of families with dogs and kids. If you’re expecting or trying to adopt or get pregnant, you may be wondering when you should...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 24, 2026 | Dog Training, Puppy Training
Can dogs and cats live in harmony? In many cases yes! In some cases, absolutely not. How can we best set everyone up for success? Read on! Dogs and cats can often live in harmony, or at least peacefully coexist, but it’s not likely to happen on its own,...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 17, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
This might surprise you, but I think teaching a dog to sit is one of the the skills your dog really doesn’t need. Now hold on, hear me out before you hate me. It might be convenient but it’s not essential. It’s not a life or death skill, like leave it or...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 10, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
If you have ever found yourself frustrated because your eight-week-old puppy will not stop biting at your hands, had an accident on the rug for the third time this week, or completely ignored you the moment another dog trotted by, you are not alone, and you are...
by Kate LaSala | Aug 3, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Pet Loss & Grieving, Separation Anxiety
When you’re caring for a sick, senior, or end-of-life dog, it’s easy to get so immersed in their daily needs that you push your own entirely aside. Every decision, every schedule, every outing gets filtered through the lens of what your dog needs...
by Kate LaSala | Jul 27, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs
Every single day, we ask our dogs to be something they were never designed to be. We ask them to be less dog. Walk on a leash and don’t pull, even though dogs naturally cover far more ground than any human. Don’t bark, even though barking is one of the...
by Kate LaSala | Jul 20, 2026 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety
First, let me start by saying this post comes from a place of care and education, not judgment. Most people doing the things I’m about to describe love their dogs deeply but they may not know better. As I’ve written about before, love isn’t...
