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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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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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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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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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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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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