Kayla Fratt, CDBC

My Dogs Lose Their Minds When I Pick up the Leashes

Dogs love walks – but what do you do when your dog loves walks so much that they make it unpleasant for YOU? Some dogs get so excited about their walks that they start barking, spinning, or even biting at you. They’re basically screaming, “Hurry up, Human! It’s time to WALK! The BEST time of … Read more

The “Can You Listen When…?” Game Teaches Your Dog to Ignore Distractions

Teaching your dog to listen around distractions is one of the hardest parts of dog training. It’s also one of my favorite parts! Trainers call this process proofing. I created the game “Can You Listen When…?” to help systematize my proofing strategy with my clients. Essentially, the goal of this game is to teach your … Read more

My Puppies Play Really Rough. Is that OK?

Many dogs really love rough-and-tumble play. But how do you know when your dog’s wrestling has gone too far? In today’s Ask a Behavior Consultant, we answer the question, I recently got a 8wk pitbull & 10wk boxer. They play fight constantly, and sometimes it’s too aggressive for my liking. Should I be stopping this type … Read more