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 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dog Training
2023 was a challenge for many in various ways. I’ve had clients struggling with separation anxiety, and other fearful or aggressive situations: dogs biting children, resource guarders, dogs who don’t like to be touched, dogs who growl at or who are...
by Kate LaSala | Sep 4, 2023 | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety can be hard to properly diagnose, even in adult dogs. But with puppies, it can be especially confusing for new puppy parents to know if their puppy is experiencing separation anxiety or normal “puppy stuff.” A lot of normal things that...
by Kate LaSala | Jul 3, 2023 | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
Bringing home a new dog, whether a puppy or an adult, is exciting. But, if you have a resident dog already, you may be a little anxious about the best way to introduce them and how to make things go as smoothly as possible. It’s up to us to set both your new and...
by Kate LaSala | Apr 24, 2023 | Dog Training, Puppy Training, Rescue Dogs
This is my next installment in my Back To Basics series. The first post on housetraining can be found here. Did you know that puppy biting and mouthing is completely normal dog behavior? Puppies explore their worlds with their mouths (and noses) so picking...
