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
Learning to Listen: Recognizing Your Dog’s Signals in Real Time
It was a lovely, warm sunny day and I couldn’t wait to get my girl, Olivia, outside for a walk! She’s a big fan of
June 9, 2025
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Behavior Problems
Protected Contact at Home: Creating Safe Spaces for Pets and People
Content warning: This blog includes brief discussions of aggressive behavior toward humans. When I was a young intern during my undergrad years, my cubicle
June 2, 2025
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Enrichment
Trash to Treasure: How We Use Recycled Enrichment to Support Natural Pet Behaviors
It’s a beautiful spring day and I’m sitting at the Firefly Coffee House finishing my house-made bagel with peach spice cream cheese schmear (yes, it
May 26, 2025
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Enrichment
What My Clients Taught Me About Enrichment: Lessons from the Human Side
I love animals, but that’s not why I’m a behavior consultant. Now, don’t get me wrong, I delight in the furry besties I meet and
May 19, 2025
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Enrichment
When Kids Are Part of the Plan: Crafting Enrichment Plans for Families
By this point in time, I imagine that many pet parents have heard the term “enrichment” being bandied about, especially if you are one of
May 12, 2025
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