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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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Managing Dog Reactivity in Shared Spaces: Practical Strategies for Stress-Free Living

Does your dog tense up at every hallway encounter? Living in a 'reactive building' can turn daily walks into a battlefield. Here's why reactivity spreads in apartments—and what you can do to stop it.

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Loving Leroy: My First Heart Dog

A heart dog changes you forever. Leroy taught me about love, resilience, and the unexpected gifts life brings—like a small dog who carried his spirit forward in ways I never imagined.

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When Goodbye Means A Meltdown: Solving Your Dog's Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety isn't just stress—it’s full-blown panic. With patience, the right approach, and modern tools, you can help your dog go from meltdown mode to mastering alone time with confidence.

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