Training & Behavior
Training & Behavior: Building the Foundation for a Healthy Life
My journey with dogs didn’t start with nutrition or wellness — it started with training. It led to a passion in complex behavioral issues — and everything changed.
Years ago, I was deep in the world of dog training, helping pet parents build better relationships through clear communication, positive reinforcement, and understanding what their dogs were really trying to say. As time went on, I realized something big: you can’t separate behavior from health. Stress, poor nutrition, gut issues, and even toxic overload were often hiding underneath the surface of the “bad” behavior I was called to fix.
Today, I blend my background in training and behavior with a deep focus on nutrition, wellness, and emotional health, because the truth is — a thriving dog needs support in every area, not just one.
If you're here to understand your dog better, prevent behavior problems, or heal challenges at the root, you’re in the right place.
Checking Pee-Mail
Should you allow your dog to sniff and stroll on your walk…. Yes, with some conditions.
Embrace Instincts of the Breed
Breed Instincts need to be part of your enrichment activities and behavior resolution
Little Dogs Bite Too
Little dogs bite too. And it’s just important that we resolve these issues as it is for a larger dog.
You Don't Get To Choose What Your Dog Needs
You don’t get to choose what your dog’s need. You can only choose to give him what he needs.
Emergency Preparations - Fire Drills
You live the crate and rotate lifestyle with dogs that don’t get along. Do you have an emergency plan? You need a fire-drill.
How To Sleep Through The Night
Is your puppy keeping you awake at night. Ideas to help them sleep. How to Train Your Puppy
A New Normal
Training doesn’t have to be time set aside on the schedule. Make it part of your normal daily activities.
Close The Concession Stand
When your dog thinks he’s the head dog in charge — stop making concessions for him.
How To Wean Off Treat Rewards
Using treats for training is great! But you may not always have them with you. If your dog only works for food , you have work to do.
How to Teach Watch Me
How to teach “watch me”. Making eye contact with your dog. Breaking focus on distracions.
How to Teach Out
Getting your dog to “out” or drop an object or move away from a bowl or toy is an important skill.
How To Teach Scent Games
Scent games are fun for everyone. Good Rainy Day Activities and Mental Stimulation for the hounds.
How To Resolve Separation Anxiety
How to resolve separation anxiety. An overview of my protocol.
Separation Anxiety Transitions
Separation Anxiety may be situational and may be triggered by yet another transition, from one home to another.
Selecting A Dog For Your Lifestyle
Selecting a dog that matches your lifestyle is far more important that selecting an adorable dog.
