I have treated cases of separation anxiety in all types of dogs―young, old, those who have only had one family, those who have had many. Separation anxiety can manifest in many ways. Some of the more prominent and problematic symptoms of distress caused by separation anxiety are: Destruction of items in your home Self-harm Urination … Read more
I try my very best to follow the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive training framework when working with my dog, the shelter dogs I worked with, and my foster dogs. I encourage the same framework for my clients. LIMA (sort for Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) is a framework that many trainers use to dictate how and … Read more
Some cats bite when we try to pet them and show them we love them. This painful and frustrating behavior problem is no joke – almost a third of the cats at Denver Dumb Friends League who were given up for behavior issues were biters. Cat bites are painful and are really risky for infection … Read more
Many dog owners live in fear of their dog getting too close to their face because of a common problem: bad breath. Lots of dogs suffer from bad breath and it can be a smelly issue for pet parents. Enjoy your dog’s kisses without cringing and holding your breath with these bad breath busting coconut … Read more
Some dogs sleep while we’re away, others get up to all sorts of mischief during the day. Others panic with separation anxiety. To be honest, many of us love our dog cameras just because we love checking in on our dogs throughout the day. I joke that I’m the one with separation anxiety sometimes! But … Read more
Jack was a big, black Shepherd/Husky mix (or at least that was our best guess). He growled when the intake staff at the shelter moved him from the overnight kennels to the “Dog Overflow” room. When the kennel cleaners came to move him the next day, he was friendly and waggy. The evaluations staff came … Read more
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
Potty training can be a total drag. It seems like our dogs and puppies learn all the wrong lessons at first! With young puppies, we can chalk this up to lack of bladder control. But what about with an adult dog? It’s pretty common for dogs and puppies to pee on the carpet, even after … Read more
One of the first questions my clients ask me when they realize that I train using treats is, “But how do I get my dog to listen without treats?” It’s really common to run into this problem when you’re first learning how to properly train with treats. While it might be a sign of a … Read more