Behavior Problems
Is Your Safe Space Actually Safe?
Zorro the red eared slider’s former tank in front of the window. When we first adopted Oso, we knew we were bringing home a dog
June 30, 2025
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Enrichment
Why Your Cat Needs a Safe Space (and How to Build One That Works)
Cats, like other sentient beings, can get anxious and/or overwhelmed by their environment and the other beings in it from time to time. And like
June 23, 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
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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