Disorderly Dogs!

In this episode we discuss why it is so important to identify your values and how you can use your values to guide you through stressful situations in life but particularly with our dogs. Link to full video https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Wc0-rYihQ8c_1dePkYdkx21xpe5W9n1/view?usp=sharing Suzana Curcija is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is also certified and trained in Cognitive […] … Read more

Calling all my little dog owners….how often do you find yourself scooping your little dog/s up off of the ground? How often do you actually ask your little dog/s if they want to be picked up? Kelsey Edwards, CPDT-KA is here to share her story and talk all about little dogs, and what you could […] … Read more

In this episode I share my feelings about electronic collars (E-collars) and why I think they are completely unnecessary for training your dog/s. The way we treat our dogs tends to reflects back on all of our relationships, and I prefer to use a much kinder approach with dogs and people. I share with you […] … Read more

Food reinforcements (yummy treats!) are my go to choice for reinforcing my dogs behavior, but there are other non-food reinforcement options out there if your dog isn’t super food motivated or if food isn’t an easy option for you. In this episode I chat about some of the other things that you can use to […] … Read more

How do you feel about letting your dog off leash? In this episode I chat about my feelings when it comes to letting your dog off leash. I share why I think it’s so beneficial for your dog and how to go about choosing the appropriate time and place letting your dog off leash. Some […] … Read more

 Lindsey Dreszer, founder of hazeldog, is here with me to talk about what to do if you find yourself in the precarious predicament of loose dogs while out walking your own dog/s. She shares incredibly helpful tips on what to do if faced with multiple different situations, and what to do if things do escalate. […] … Read more

This is a recording of an Instagram Live. In this episode I discuss strategies you can implement today to minimize fence fighting between your dog and the neighbor dogs. You can also reference the “fence fighting” highlight on my Instagram page for management and training videos. Learn more about virtual training! VETCS CBD PRODUCTS https://vetcs.com/  […] … Read more

“Adopt don’t shop” can be a hot button topic but adopting a dog from a shelter vs. a responsible breeder is a very personal decision. In this episode I dive deep into my own experience with bringing home a shelter dog, what I learned, and why I choose to adopt from a responsible breeder the […] … Read more

As a trainer, I’m just as guilty of making mistakes with my own dogs as anyone else. I am only human too and I think that it’s important to be totally honest with you when shit happens. In this episode, I talk about a moment where my frustration with Waylon over-ruled my patience and the […] … Read more

Worried about how to social your puppy during the stay at home order? Melissa joins me and we give you ideas for safely socializing your puppy during this time! https://www.acanineaffinity.com Puppy Blog Episode 31, How to socialize your puppy APPLY to be a part of Reactive Redefined! REACTIVE REDEFINED OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT April 1st! You […] … Read more

Melissa of A Canine Affinity joins me and we talk about how you can prevent separation anxiety from developing in our dogs. We are spending more time at home but that isn’t going to last forever. https://www.acanineaffinity.com APPLY to be a part of Reactive Redefined! REACTIVE REDEFINED OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT April 1st! You will have […] … Read more

APPLY to be a part of Reactive Redefined! REACTIVE REDEFINED OPENS FOR ENROLLMENT April 1st! You will have until April 11th to enroll! Living with a reactive dog can be an emotional roller coaster. I hear you, and I am here with help! In this quick episode I tell you all about my NEW upcoming […] … Read more

APPLY to be a part of Reactive Redefined! I know there is a lot happening in our world right now, I hope this episode helps you see the silver lining amongst the chaos! I also share tips and tricks for surviving being at home with your dog! VETCS CBD PRODUCTS https://vetcs.com/  Use code “disorderlydogs” for […] … Read more

APPLY to be a part of Reactive Redefined! Meet Team Mellow! Mellow is a Houston street dog who now lives with his parents, Jen & Mike in the dog savvy city of Denver. In this episode, we chat about the challenges of having an 85lb reactive German Shepherd/American Bulldog mutt. Jen & Mike share some […] … Read more

APPLY to be a part of Reactive Redefined! Meet the amazing team Boone! Boone is an almost 2 year old loveable Labradoodle who lives with his mom Megan and his dad Alex. In this episode we talk all about Boone! His parents share stories of the back-flips he does when he sees other dogs on […] … Read more

Denver has upheld BSL for 30 years and while I am super bummed that the leagailztion of pit bulls did not pass this time, it became very clear to me that there is still A LOT of fear and hysteria following pit bull type dogs. So in todays episode I bust 7 of the most […] … Read more

 It’s raining Cats & Dogs with Olivia Healy, Co-Owner of Clickstart Dog Training Academy, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Trainer who not only trains dogs…but also CATS! Do you have a cat…Have you ever thought about clicker-training your cat? Is your house even catified? How well do you know your cats (and dogs) behavior and body […] … Read more

Meet Stephanie with Magic Pawz mobile nail trimz, the Nail trim extraordinaire who comes directly to your home for nail trims! If you have a dog, chances are, you know how big of a struggle nail trims can be. But you also know it’s a vital part of keeping your pet healthy and pain free. […] … Read more

Do you know how to know when to keep your dog on leash or when to let them run free? Between leash laws & other dogs, there’s a lot to think about! In this episode I talk about the check-list I go through before deciding to let my dogs off leash, including my mood, their […] … Read more

We are so quick to label our dogs as “good” or “bad”, but labels aren’t always everything. What do you consider to be a “good” dog? In this short & sweet episode I talk about how our own ego can get in the way and create bigger expectations out of our dogs. I even share […] … Read more