I live in cold places: from northern Wisconsin to the mountains of Colorado to (currently) the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. Barley and I regularly stand shivering at the startlines of a skijoring race in 0*F weather (-17.8*C). Barley has waited patiently while I ice-climb above him and curled in the crook of my knee for … Read more
Canine conservationists rejoice: we’ve collected our favorite eco-friendly products to feature for our holiday guide. While the best eco-friendly gifts are going to be reused or recycled, you can still feel good buying new from these companies. Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our reviews and recommendations … Read more
If your dog or a dog you know suffers from anxiety, these are the best gifts to choose from. Not only will humans be happy that their dog can calm down a bit, the dog will be much happier, too! Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our … Read more
We all love our cuddly (read: lazy) fur babies. Our pups that rather lounge around with us than chase squirrels. Help your dog take it easy with these great gifts. Many of these companies sent us free samples to test out the products, but our reviews and recommendations are still 100% true. As always, we prioritize … Read more
Shopping for your canine companion is often easier and more fun than shopping for human family members (or is it just me?). Active dogs are even more fun in my opinion – there’s just so much fun gear for them! My dog Barley and I spend the majority of our free time running up and … Read more
Our pets really deserve the best in their golden years. We love to fill their time with leisurely walks, naps in the sun, gentle games, and of course plenty of belly rubs. But what if you actually want to wrap a gift for your best old buddy? Many of these companies sent us free samples … Read more
As we approach the holidays, there are a lot of new “pandemic puppies” (and pandemic puppy parents) to shop for! Whether your loved one has a 5-month-old teenager or is bringing home a new pup in the new year, they’ll love these picks for holiday gifts! I’m actually expecting to bring home a puppy on … Read more
I have some very exciting news: Barley and I are welcoming a new puppy into our lives soon. It’s been me and him for the last 3.5 years; he’s been with me through 9 countries, 30+ states, 2 big breakups, and a few big moves. I’ve really enjoyed the bond that he and I have … Read more
We take a brief break from our two-part behavioral euthanasia episodes to talk about ethology with Kim Brophey. Kayla and Kim discuss: What is ethology? How can ethology interface with other approaches, like applied behavior analysis, for training? How does ethology play into differences between breeds and breed groups? Why would this matter for training … Read more
Kayla and Ursa talk about the difficult topic of behavioral euthanasia for both pet and shelter dogs. Mentioned in this episode: Kayla’s article on Grey Zone Dogs from the IAABC Michael Shikashio’s episode on aggression in puppies Research on the suppression of aggression with aversives The Losing Lulu Grief Group
