Management, Response Prevention and the Brain – The First Step in Any Plan!
Management and response prevention are essential parts of behavior modification. Before we can teach a dog new skills or change…
Yellow Flags in Dog Behavior: Why Early Intervention Matters
Is your dog cautious around new people? Fleeing, barking or lunging at strangers or other dogs? Showing fear in certain…
Beyond the 3-3-3: The Real Timeline of a Rescue Dog
Can we talk about the number 3? Specifically, the popular “3-3-3 Rule” for new adopters: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn…
Your Puppy Won’t Stay This Way: The Truth About Social Maturity in Dogs
“My Dog Used to Love ___.” Fill in the Blank. Other dogs All people The dog park Everyone and everything…
“Woah—Slow Down! Your Dog Just Landed: How to Help a New Dog Feel Safe, Not Overwhelmed”
Bringing home a new dog is exciting—but I see many well-meaning people jump straight into doing: training plans, social outings,…
“If I Can’t ‘Fix’ This, I Might Have to Rehome My Dog!”
“HELP”! Many people reach out to me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and scared—saying things like: “If I can’t fix this, I’m…