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Tips & tricks
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Navigating the Dog Training World: Tips for Finding the Right Trainer

As a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant, I see firsthand how challenging it can be to figure out the best way to support your dog. There are so…
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Behavior
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Are Our People-Pleasing Tendencies Affecting Our Dogs’ Trust?

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Behavior
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Why Obedience Alone Isn’t Enough for Your Dog

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Reactivity
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Understanding Dog Reactivity in the spring time: Causes Most Owners Miss

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Reactivity
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My dog acts crazy around other dogs - but only on leash

The Causes of Leash Aggression Is your dog acting crazy on-leash when he sees another dog? Is he lunging, barking, growling, and jumping toward the other dog?…
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Behavior
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My Aussie can´t seem to relax. Why?

Why Is My Australian Shepherd So Restless? Does your Aussie constantly follow you around the house—whether you're in the bedroom, bathroom, or even just…
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Behavior
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Is Your Dog Playing Too Rough? 6 Myths Dog Owners Need to Know

Social play is a powerful tool for dogs—it supports communication, emotional regulation, confidence, and pleasure. But if your young dog seems overly wild at…
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Dog & Baby
2 min read

Introduction between your Dog and your Baby

Why I Don’t Recommend a Big “Dog Meets Baby” Moment—And What to Do Instead Let’s talk about a common misconception: the idea that introducing your dog to your…
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Mindfulness
6 min read

How beach mutts in Barbados shifted my perspective on street dogs.

One thing I love about being in the dog training field is that learning truly never stops. On my recent trip to Barbados, I shared a short video on Instagram…
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Tips & tricks
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Helping Your Dog Feel Less Afraid at the Vet

My first dog, Bonnie, wouldn’t even get out of the car once she realized we had pulled into the vet’s parking lot. For many dogs, a trip to the veterinarian…
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