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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Author: Ellen Yoakum
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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Enrichment
Calming Enrichment for Dogs: Leveraging Long-Term Calming Projects
In a recent podcast episode, #83 – Enrichment for Shelters, Allie and Emily talk about how incredibly impactful a midday rest can be for shelter
July 8, 2024
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Human End of the Leash
The Advice That Allowed Me to Show Up for My Dog
Throughout my time with Griffey, I have received all sorts of advice, both solicited and unsolicited–something so many of us with pets with behavior challenges
May 13, 2024
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Essential Skills
May 2024 Enrichment Challenge: Learn Your Pet’s Baseline
Hi, friends! If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen Griffey and I have been having some challenges. Part of having a pet
April 29, 2024
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Training Tips
Can My Dog Sleep in My Bed?
“Can my dog sleep in my bed?” This is one of those questions that, after years of working with families, I noticed people were anxious
February 26, 2024
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Training Tips
6 Tips for Walking a Reactive Dog
Hey, friends. This is a popular topic, so I know if you google “Tips for Walking a Reactive Dog”, a ton of things are going
January 28, 2024
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Enrichment
January 2024 Enrichment Challenge: Creating Your Enrichment Plan
I know that the new year is often a time that people take a beat to focus on what matters to them, and for many
January 1, 2024
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