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”
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”
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”
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”
Saving Sasha: 7 Months Later
February 10th marks 7 months since rescuing Sasha, and boy has she come a long way! We have been trying some new exciting things this past month…… Read more “Saving Sasha: 7 Months Later”
Essential Supplies for Your New Best Friend
When getting a new dog, buying supplies can be very overwhelming: between deciding what exactly to get, and which brands, there are just so many options. If…… Read more “Essential Supplies for Your New Best Friend”
Getting Creative with BAT Setups
As I posted about the other day, Sasha and I have been using Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0, or BAT, for about two and a half weeks in…… Read more “Getting Creative with BAT Setups”
