Let’s be honest: the winter months are the time of year that it is the least fun to have a dog. (Especially if you live in brutally cold Wisconsin…… Read more “Coping with the Cold”
Simple Enrichment in Three Easy Steps
Enrichment is such an important part of being a pet owner. It stimulates our pets’ senses, activates their brains, and improves their overall quality of life. I…… Read more “Simple Enrichment in Three Easy Steps”
Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019!
2018 was quite the year! As I begin writing this, I am realizing how much has happened in the past year- for me personally and professionally, and…… Read more “Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019!”
Why BARF is Better: Our Experiences With a Raw Diet
Lately, it has become more and more common for people, myself included, to feed their pets a diet that is known as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food).…… Read more “Why BARF is Better: Our Experiences With a Raw Diet”
When It Comes to Dog Breeds, Do Your Homework
You will often hear the adage “Breed doesn’t matter- it’s how the dog is raised that makes a difference.” I firmly believe this statement in the sense…… Read more “When It Comes to Dog Breeds, Do Your Homework”
This Fourth of July, Put Your Pet’s Safety First
Did you know that on the Fourth of July, more pets go missing than on any other day of the year? This is because of the fireworks…… Read more “This Fourth of July, Put Your Pet’s Safety First”
The Benefit of Backpacks
This is my first post in a while, mostly because I have been crazy busy lately with work (at two jobs), enjoying this beautiful Wisconsin spring (finally!), and,…… Read more “The Benefit of Backpacks”
Could Reactive Rover Classes Help Your Dog?
In addition to the hours of counter conditioning and BAT training that we have done with Sasha, another tool that has been immensely helpful for us are…… Read more “Could Reactive Rover Classes Help Your Dog?”
Prozac for Pups
As I have mentioned countless times before, Sasha’s biggest challenge is reactivity to other dogs when she is on a leash. Don’t get me wrong, she has…… Read more “Prozac for Pups”
Leash Reactivity: Using Setups for Success
As I have mentioned many times before, Sasha struggles with leash reactivity: she gets crazy excited when she sees another dog, and jumps and lunges out of frustration…… Read more “Leash Reactivity: Using Setups for Success”