Join Kayla, Ursa, and Marissa as they discuss some common myths about how dogs behave and how best to train them. The myths we discuss today include: Tail wags = happy dogs You can’t train XYZ breed to do ABC thing Exposure will make things better (Kayla’s blog on the topic is here) My dog … Read more
Join Marissa, Kayla, and Ursa as they discuss what aggression is and factors important in determining whether aggression is ever truly fixed. Can trigger be identified? How severe is the aggressive response? What’s the learned history? Can environment be managed? Is b mod being carried out effectively? Dog under threshold Exposure managed positively Significant # … Read more
As summer heats up, dogs and their humans are hitting the beach and the pool. For the dogs that enjoy swimming, playing in the water can be a highlight of their week. But some dogs have a bad habit of drinking their swimming water nonstop. Whether it’s saltwater, chlorinated poolwater, or even just copious amounts … Read more
Finding the right food for your dog can be a frustrating, and expensive, ordeal. Picky eaters may leave you with a practically full bag of food that they won’t eat or, even worse, that causes them health issues. While every dog has special dietary needs, HEED is a company that is making it easier than … Read more
Some dogs get along well with other dogs their size, but are aggressive towards dogs bigger than them. This pattern is most common in small dogs, but you can find examples in all sizes of dogs. My own dog, Barley, is much more tense with giant breed dogs like Great Danes and Wolfhounds. Barley isn’t … Read more
How does being an exotic animal trainer and zookeeper relate to dog training? Kayla Fratt and Emily Martin discuss how the zoo field has made Emily a better dog trainer, the most challenging animal Emily has ever trained, and much more. Emily was educated at the Exotic Animals Training and Management school and has worked … Read more
Many puppies come into the world as friendly and confident little balls of fluff. But some don’t – and this can be a nasty shock for their new family. What do you do if your puppy is scared of your roommate, friends, child, or romantic partner? That’s what our most recent “Ask a Behavior Consultant” … Read more
In today’s episode, Kayla and Marissa are joined by Kayla’s client Caroline to talk about Caroline’s dog Sonic. Sonic is a four-year-old chihuahua with a variety of different anxious and fear behaviors. They discuss what Kayla and Caroline have done so far for Sonic, as well as what their plans are going forward. Sonic’s triggers … Read more
Barley doesn’t usually care for dog beds – he’d rather sleep under my bed when it’s hot or on top of me when it’s cooler. Naturally, I was a bit worried when Layla Sleep asked if Barley would like to try a bed for free in exchange for a review. What if he didn’t like … Read more
In today’s episode, Kayla sits down with Erin Jones to talk about separation anxiety. Erin wrote an e-book and created a course for Journey Dog Training all about separation anxiety. She’s got a lot of firsthand knowledge, both with clients and personal dogs, on the topic. They cover questions like: Erin’s separation anxiety experience What … Read more