Human End of the Leash
A Love Letter To My Opie Dog
Author’s note: Though this sounds like a memoir, Opie is alive and healthy… I just super duper love him and want to write him a
February 12, 2024
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Human End of the Leash
What They Sense in the Shadows
When you stop to consider it, dogs really are remarkable creatures. They slowly adapted over the course of tens of thousands of years (with lots
January 8, 2024
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Human End of the Leash
Just Say Yes
I’m dating myself, as some of you may not have been born when the Far Side cartoon ran daily in print newspapers. Anyone else remember
November 20, 2023
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Human End of the Leash
It’s a Marvelous Night for a Moon Dancer (or, How a Mini Donkey Trained Me To Be a Better Trainer)
I recently was fortunate enough to be able to attend a learning experience that I found to be extraordinarily informative and I wanted to share
November 7, 2023
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Enrichment
Indoor Fun When the Outdoors is No Fun
I loved the recent podcast episode with Damian Fambro which highlights different ways to set up an environment that supports greater welfare for different animals,
October 25, 2023
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Human End of the Leash
5 Things Your Trainer Needs to Know
It can be overwhelming for clients to think about what might be relevant when talking with a trainer or consultant, especially in the first session.
October 18, 2023
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Behavior Problems
Is it a behavior issue, or is it a label?
A couple of weeks ago, I was having a conversation with one of our PETPro members about the notion of people being either extroverted or
September 27, 2023
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Enrichment
Organizing Your Move and Pets
The last time I moved I said I would never do that again, ever. So I have BIG sympathy for all the pet parents I
September 20, 2023
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Behavior Problems
Even Behavior Professionals Need Behavior Professionals
I’m going to share something I’m currently going through. This is difficult to talk about, and it may also be difficult to read. As you
August 16, 2023
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Human End of the Leash
Considering Family Quality of Life When Making a Plan
As more people include pets as part of their chosen families, it behooves pet professionals to consider the dynamic interaction between the pet’s needs, other
July 19, 2023
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