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As the New Year approaches, we often start making resolutions to start afresh. This year, instead of waiting till January, or till we break our own resolutions (let’s be real, how long do they truly last…..) try something different and stick to one of these fun resolutions below. 5 [...]

Have you heard of trigger stacking? Trigger stacking is the premise that if one thing goes wrong during your day, you can usually brush it off and move on.  But if multiple things (triggers) go wrong, it can turn into a terribly rotten no good day where you want to [...]

As our population grows, so does our carbon footprint. As our pet population continues to be on the rise (think about all the people YOU know who got a “pandemic puppy”), so does their impact on our parks, walkways, and oceans. Here are some great ideas and products that can [...]

Dogs are amazing animals for a whole slew of reasons, but sometimes I believe we forget they are thinking, feeling animals as well. Now you may be reading this and saying to yourself, “Duh, I already know this.” But humor me for a moment.    As a professional dog trainer, [...]

What to do when barking takes over the household. Now that school is out and summer has officially arrived, many of us are experiencing the joys and challenges of having our kids around more often.  My oldest daughter recently came home from college, which is a joy.   However, at times, [...]

One of the services I offer is a Board and Train program, where a dog comes and stays with me for an extended period of time (on average, 3 weeks).  After meeting the owner and their dog, we determine the best course of action and the focus of the training [...]

My family and I just spent Spring Break in majestic Big Sky, Montana where we enjoyed all the wonders of snow country. Big Sky is definitely a dog friendly community. Dogs are welcome on almost all trails, and many can be found romping off leash in open fields. They are [...]

My husband and I recently went to a friend’s house for dinner and were greeted by their precious young daughter who happily approached us for hugs hello. It was most adorable and definitely well-received. After all, who could resist a charming little girl who quickly hugs, even if it was [...]

I know it sounds odd to say we can “grow” calmness, but I believe we can! Think about it, think about a moment when you felt calm. For me, I think about drinking a warm cup of coffee on a Saturday morning when I don’t have to fly out the [...]

Many of us are in search of perfection. We strive to find the perfect job, partner, friend, kid, body…you fill in the blank.  But what about the perfect dog?  What would that dog look like or how would it behave? Often, the perfect dog is viewed as one that is [...]