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Unlocking the Secrets to a Solid ‘Stay’: Build a Reliable Foundation with Your Dog

Sara Scott

Apr 294 min read

Unlocking the Secrets to a Solid ‘Stay’: Build a Reliable Foundation with Your Dog

Explore my guide on building a solid foundation for the ‘stay’ skill.

Leash Training Revolution: The Generous Snack Giver Protocol

Sara Scott

Apr 227 min read

Leash Training Revolution: The Generous Snack Giver Protocol

Say goodbye to pulling on leash and hello to happy walks. Discover the power of The Generous Snack Giver Protocol.

Safe and Sound on the Go: A Dog Owner’s Guide to Stress-Free Car Rides

Sara Scott

Apr 86 min read

Safe and Sound on the Go: A Dog Owner’s Guide to Stress-Free Car Rides

Master car rides with your dog! Discover essential manners for stress-free car rides and travel.

🔑 The Secret to Effective Dog Training: It’s Not What You Think

Sara Scott

Apr 12 min read

🔑 The Secret to Effective Dog Training: It’s Not What You Think

The secret to effective dog training lies beyond the basics. It’s about understanding our dogs as beings capable of emotions and choices.

Separation Anxiety 101 - Proactively Teach Your New Dog Home Alone Skills

Sara Scott

Mar 258 min read

Separation Anxiety 101 - Proactively Teach Your New Dog Home Alone Skills

Separation anxiety can be a challenge for new dog and puppy owners, but it can be prevented by proactively teaching home alone skills.

Transforming Hyper-Arousal: How to Calm Your Overexcited Dog When Guests Arrive

Sara Scott

Mar 126 min read

Transforming Hyper-Arousal: How to Calm Your Overexcited Dog When Guests Arrive

Calming excited dogs: Use counter conditioning to teach dogs calmness when guests arrive, fostering positive, relaxed greetings.

Demand Barking in Dogs: Understanding and Addressing Unmet Needs

Sara Scott

Mar 84 min read

Demand Barking in Dogs: Understanding and Addressing Unmet Needs

Discover how to understand & address your dog's demand barking by reframing it as an expression of unmet needs & using proactive strategies.

Sara Scott

Mar 43 min read

From Growls to Grins: The Key to Understanding and Resolving Dog Aggression

Discover how to transform your dog’s aggression into calm behavior with counterconditioning. Learn the secrets to a happier pet! 🐾

Decoding Dog Training: Shifting the Conversation from Quadrants to Practicing 'Do No Harm’

Sara Scott

Jan 24 min read

Decoding Dog Training: Shifting the Conversation from Quadrants to Practicing 'Do No Harm’

Shifting the conversation from quadrants to ethical training that practices "do no harm." Learn why we must move beyond the 4 quadrants.

Sara Scott

Dec 18, 20234 min read

Dog Bites 101 - What You Need to Know

This post offers a comprehensive guide on constructive responses to of bites - from incident handling to prevention methods.

What Makes a Dog Trainer Truly Effective? The Research Tells All

Sara Scott

Dec 14, 20233 min read

What Makes a Dog Trainer Truly Effective? The Research Tells All

The research says it all - truly effective dog training fuses scientifically-validated methods with real-world clinical expertise.

When Nature Calls But Rain Falls – End the Rainy Day Potty Panic Now

Sara Scott

Dec 7, 20234 min read

When Nature Calls But Rain Falls – End the Rainy Day Potty Panic Now

When dogs dread rain disrupting potty time, it causes distress all around. This guide walks through positive training methods to overcome.

Sorry Boss, My Dog Doesn't Care About ROI

Sara Scott

Dec 4, 20234 min read

Sorry Boss, My Dog Doesn't Care About ROI

We often import capitalist values of maximum productivity into training our dogs. There’s a better way!

A Science-Based Guide to Counterconditioning: How to Effectively Use Learning Theory With Your Dog.

Sara Scott

Nov 20, 20234 min read

A Science-Based Guide to Counterconditioning: How to Effectively Use Learning Theory With Your Dog.

Counterconditioning uses learning theory to reshape a dog's automatic unwanted responses. Retrain your dog's mind with new associations.

Helping Your Dog Overcome Anxiety About Riding in Cars

Sara Scott

Nov 13, 20233 min read

Helping Your Dog Overcome Anxiety About Riding in Cars

Many dogs develop anxiety about car travel. With gradual desensitization training you can help your dog feel more comfortable in vehicles.

The Role of Consent in Our Relationships With Dogs

Sara Scott

Nov 2, 20234 min read

The Role of Consent in Our Relationships With Dogs

Consent isn't just for humans. This article explores how we can integrate more empowering choices into our dogs' lives.

When Fido's Fear and Anxiety Persist: The Role of Medication in Canine Behavior Modification

Sara Scott

Oct 30, 20233 min read

When Fido's Fear and Anxiety Persist: The Role of Medication in Canine Behavior Modification

Should medication play a role in treating your dog's pronounced anxiety, aggression, or phobias?

Understanding the Diverse Roots of Reactive Behavior in Dogs

Sara Scott

Oct 26, 20233 min read

Understanding the Diverse Roots of Reactive Behavior in Dogs

Reactive dog behavior stems from diverse factors like genetics, health, environment, and early life experiences.

CBD for Dogs: Separating Fact from Fiction

Sara Scott

Oct 23, 20233 min read

CBD for Dogs: Separating Fact from Fiction

CBD for dogs is a complex issue. This post explores the limited evidence so far, potential risks, and why CBD shouldn't replace treatment.

Science-Backed Supplements for Keeping Anxious Dogs Relaxed

Sara Scott

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Science-Backed Supplements for Keeping Anxious Dogs Relaxed

This article explores science-backed anti-anxiety supplements like pheromones, probiotics, & nutraceuticals that provide additional support.