Essential Skills
7 Tips for Moving With Pets
7 Tips for Moving With Pets Big Change, Little Paws Moving is complicated. It can be exciting, and it can be terrifying. It can bring
December 22, 2025
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Human Enrichment
This Isn’t a Normal Time. Let’s Talk About It.
This Isn’t a Normal Time. Let’s Talk About It. It’s dark out there. I mean both literally (hello, The Long Dark of Seattle) and figuratively.
November 24, 2025
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Essential Skills
Vet Visits Don’t Have to Be Scary: Tricks and Treats for Anxious Pets
Vet visits are hard. For most families and pets, I’m comfortable saying that vet visits are challenging. Whether it is the stress of transport, the
October 6, 2025
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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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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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