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Dog Behavior Explained 

Discover practical insights into why dogs behave the way they do and learn effective training solutions for common challenges. From reactivity and anxiety to breed-specific topics, my evidence-based articles help you and your dog navigate complex behaviors with confidence and compassion.

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Why Your Dog's Separation Anxiety Training Isn't Working (And What to Do Instead)

Think you’re doing everything right? One common mistake can make your dog’s separation anxiety worse — here’s the fix.

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Managing Your Overly Social Young Dog: Building Real Social Skills on Leash

Turn your overly social pup into a calm, well-behaved companion. Learn counter conditioning techniques that prevent leash reactivity.

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Baby on the Way? Here’s How to Prep Your Dog

The “iBaby” Hack Every Dog Parent Needs

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The Right Way: How to Actually Help Your Fearful Dog (Food Edition)

Using food the wrong way can make your fearful dog worse. Here’s how to turn treats into real healing tools.

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When Good Intentions Go Wrong: Why Food Lures Fail Fearful Dogs

That treat trick everyone uses with scared dogs? It’s creating the opposite effect. Why food luring fails and what’s really happening.

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Understanding Resource Guarding: Why Your Dog Might Growl or Snap

Dog guarding you from other others? This behavior isn’t about being ‘alpha’…

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Featured Publications

Explore my collection of published work sharing advice and lessons discovered through dog relationships, wisdom gained from loving and training dogs, and life insights alongside practical dog behavior and training advice. 

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Learning What Counts: One Trainer’s Journey

Dog sports teach more than skills—they teach resilience, partnership, and joy. Whether or not you compete, what truly matters is the bond built through training and the fun you share along the way.

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Lessons in Love: What Dogs Teach Us

Dogs teach us to find joy in the ordinary, embrace the unexpected, and love without reservation. Their presence turns routine days into adventures, reminding us that life is best lived with a wag.

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The Latest on Dog Gut Health and Behavior: What We Know and Don’t Know

Gut health and behavior are deeply connected, but science is still uncovering the specifics. While diet alone won't "fix" behavior issues, supporting a dog's gut can be a key piece of their well-being.

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