Tag: reactive dog
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From training to real life
Happy holidays, my friend! I’m so glad you are here. Make sure you read until the end. I’ve got an exciting, time-sensitive announcement! 🎉 Tis the season for holiday musicals. I can’t lie…I’m a fan. I love theater. I love going to a live play or musical. I even participated in the spring musical every…
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Bad dog training makes for good television
Let me just start this post by saying I am frustrated, sad, and quite honestly, pissed that we will have to talk about this in 2023. Despite mounds of scientific research stating that aversive methods to train dogs (or any animal for that matter) are detrimental and dangerous, it still happens. This is a topic…
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Curious about online dog training and coaching?
Early in the year, I feel like I get more inquiries than usual for dog training. And sometimes people are surprised that I work online. When I tell them that, the next thing I hear is either “But I was really hoping for someone to be in person,” or “Really? How does that work?” You…
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Finding a dog sitter for your reactive dog
Finding a good, reliable dog sitter can make a big difference when traveling and you have to leave your dog at home. Finding the right person to care for your dog can allow you to have peace of mind on your trip. However, finding a sitter can be challenging, and even more so when you…
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It’s not about obedience.
From kindergarten to eighth grade, I attend a very small private school. The bar was high and the teachers and nuns ran a tight ship. I am a lifelong people-pleaser (now in recovery). As a young girl, I figured out what things or actions made the adults happy. And then I strived to do those…
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