Essential Skills
8 Tips for Dogs Who Won’t Get in Cars
8 Tips for Dogs Who Won’t Get in Cars Years ago, I worked as a behavior consultant at an animal sanctuary. One of the skills
December 1, 2025
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Behavior Problems
Spicy Dogs, Big Lessons
Spicy Dogs, Big Lessons: Finding Gratitude in Daily Life With a Behavior Case Dog If you have read any of the blogs I have written,
November 10, 2025
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Human End of the Leash
School Pictures: Tricks, Tips, and Treats for Insta-Worthy Pet Shots
Before we get started: This blog isn’t a how-to. Just some silly little ideas about what might help you get some cute pictures so your
September 29, 2025
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Essential Skills
Every Mistake a Lesson: What Pets Teach Us About Getting It Wrong
There are many, many things I love about being an animal trainer and behavior consultant, but my absolute favorite part is that I am constantly
September 22, 2025
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Essential Skills
Curiosity Educated the Cat: Applying Lessons Across Species
Note: This blog is for pros or enthusiasts with training experience. Although there are lessons here for anyone who approaches life with other species with
September 15, 2025
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Back to School, Not Back to Stress: Helping Your Pet Adjust to a New Routine
New Season, New Schedule—Same Sweet Pet It’s back to school season for many locations and that means the lazy, relaxed days of summer are coming
September 1, 2025
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Essential Skills
Things We Wish Clients Would Tell Us
You know how there’s a ton of different fireworks and each of them shoot up and explode a little differently? Some shoot up in a
July 28, 2025
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Essential Skills
Cautious But Committed: Managing Risk When the Human is Risk Averse
It’s Okay to Be a Little (or a Lot) Scared Ok, I’m just going to come right out and ask. Do you identify with any,
July 14, 2025
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Behavior Problems
A Day in the Life of Petey the Wondermutt: Enrichment That Works for All of Us
If you’ve been around for long enough, you’ll already know that enrichment is about outcomes. And if you don’t already know that, hi, welcome! When
May 5, 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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