Enrichment
Cool Down, Paws Up: Creating Heat-Safe Spaces for Your Pet
Not Every Day Is a Walk in the Park Y’all. It. Is. Hot. I’ve been watching heat advisories crop up all over the country, some
August 11, 2025
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Author: Ellen Yoakum (she/her)
Behavior Problems
Fireworks and Fright: How to Support Your Sound-Sensitive Pet Year-Round
Hi, hello. How are you doing? If you’re in the US, we just had the 4th of July, and if you’re like many of my
July 7, 2025
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Essential Skills
Muzzles Aren’t Mean: Rethinking Muzzles as Mobile Safe Spaces for Dogs
“Wait, You Want Me to What?” “How do you feel about the idea of muzzle training?” This is a question I ask my clients a
June 16, 2025
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Essential Skills
Warmer, Not Colder: Why Clear Guidance Matters in Pet Training
Have you ever thought to yourself something like… “Will you just stop barking?” “Can you not scratch my couch up?” “For the love of all
April 28, 2025
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Human End of the Leash
They Only Listen When I Have a Treat
Dear, gentle reader. I am going to be honest, I only have shady responses to this comment. Not because it isn’t an issue, not because
April 21, 2025
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Behavior Problems
Uncovering Pain in Pets: The Subtle Signs That Matter
As many of you may already know, I have two lovely, adorable, incredible senior dogs in my home. Griffey is coming up on his 9th
April 3, 2025
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Human End of the Leash
Pet Parents are Humans First
I’ve got some good news, or unfortunate news depending on how you view it. Our pets are always learning. Whether we are trying to teach
November 11, 2024
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Human End of the Leash
Gardening, Wasps, and Anxiety
This summer, my partner and I have been chipping away at cleaning up our property, removing invasive weeds and plants, and replacing them with native
August 19, 2024
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Enrichment
August 2024 Enrichment Challenge: Create Your Pet’s Enrichment Menu
Things always seem to happen with my clients in bursts, and recently, I have been working with a number of families on transitions to a
August 5, 2024
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Human End of the Leash
It Takes a Village: Small Ways to Help Your Fellow Pet Parent
The other day I was on a walk, pondering. I do most of my pondering while strolling in the woods. I passed a few dogs
July 15, 2024
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