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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...
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...
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...
Does He Really Want A Belly Rub? Understanding Dog Appeasement Behaviors

Does He Really Want A Belly Rub? Understanding Dog Appeasement Behaviors

by Kate LaSala | Oct 21, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian dog trainer, came up with the term “calming signals” to refer to the appeasement behaviors dogs do. People will often coin these as submissive or deference behaviors. Many dogs will use this body language signs to...
It’s Hot! You Don’t Have To Walk Your Dog

It’s Hot! You Don’t Have To Walk Your Dog

by Kate LaSala | Aug 5, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Today I’m here to tell you, to give you permission, to not walk your dog. Wait, what? Don’t all dogs need walks? I’m here to say, no. We’ve been taught to believe that dogs need walks but many dogs don’t enjoy walks. For active,...
Setting A Good Example For Children Around Dogs

Setting A Good Example For Children Around Dogs

by Kate LaSala | Jun 3, 2024 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids

  When I did in-person sessions I would often walk into a home and the kids would yelling at the dog or saying “NO” to it or pushing its butt down to try to get the dog to sit. And my immediate thought was always “well, I know where they learned...
Understanding Dog Displacement Behaviors

Understanding Dog Displacement Behaviors

by Kate LaSala | Feb 5, 2024 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs, Separation Anxiety

  Displacement behaviors are normal behaviors that are performed out of context and they can indicate if a dog is conflicted or anxious. I talk about them when I’m reviewing dog body language with clients, especially for fearful dogs or with my separation...
Thanksgiving 2023

Thanksgiving 2023

by Kate LaSala | Nov 20, 2023 | Dog Training, Dogs and Babies and Kids, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  It’s that time of year when everyone starts to reflect back on the year and look ahead to next year. And I’m no different. I know I’m incredibly thankful for all of my amazing clients, and how much they want to help their dogs live a better...
Bringing Home Baby To Dog Course Is Here!

Bringing Home Baby To Dog Course Is Here!

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...
You Don’t Have To Walk Your Dog

You Don’t Have To Walk Your Dog

by Kate LaSala | Aug 21, 2023 | Dog Training, Fear, Aggression and Reactivity, Rescue Dogs

  Today I’m here to tell you, to give you permission, to not walk your dog. Wait, what? Don’t all dogs need walks? I’m here to say, no. We’ve been taught to believe that dogs need walks but many dogs don’t enjoy walks. And, for a lot...
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