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Games for Kids and Dogs

by Ashlee | May 3, 2021 | Kids and Dogs | 0 Comments

Kids and dogs’ relationships need formed based out of mutual respect and understanding of boundaries. Keeping everyone safe is a top priority meaning the use of baby gates, pens, and close supervision. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun along the way! Here are my...

Managing Resource Guarding in Dogs

by Ashlee | April 26, 2021 | General Training Tips, Personal Life | 0 Comments

I love my dogs. I wouldn’t change them for the world. But there are days when I wish things would be easier with them. For a little background, I adopted Adam as a single woman who just graduated college. I knew I wanted a dog as soon as I started my “big kid” job and...

My Favorite Thing to Teach

by Ashlee | April 19, 2021 | General Training Tips, Kids and Dogs | 0 Comments

If you’ve been a client of mine or spent much time around the business, you may know of my love of mat work. There may not be a magic button to solve every problem, but mat work comes pretty darn close. If nothing else, it always helps a situation. For those of you...

Dog Body Language Part 7: Breathing Changes

by Ashlee | April 12, 2021 | Body Language | 0 Comments

We made it to the end of the 7 part series on body language signs to be on the lookout for in everyday life with your dog. The last signal we are going to be discussing isn’t as easy to spot or overtly obvious. Have you ever paid attention to your dog’s breathing...

Dog Body Language Part 6: Whale Eye

by Ashlee | April 5, 2021 | Body Language | 0 Comments

In high school, one of my favorite classes was Human Anatomy and Physiology. I loved learning how the body was put together and how all the little parts worked to keep us alive. I know not everyone has the same geeky love of anatomy and science, but this body language...

Dog Body Language Part 5: Shake Off

by Ashlee | March 29, 2021 | Body Language | 0 Comments

One of the most iconic dog scenes found in movies is the one where the family or person gives the dog a bath. Of course, halfway through said bath, the dog shakes flinging water and usually mud, all over the bathroom walls. Dogs will shake off water to hasten the...

Dog Body Language Part 4: Yawns

by Ashlee | March 22, 2021 | Body Language | 0 Comments

Yawning. It happens to all of us. We start to feel drowsy or we see someone else yawn and our mouths open wide as we take a deep breath in. Many different types of animals yawn for a variety of reasons. In baboons, it is seen as an act of aggression. Some types of...

Dog Body Language Part 3: Lip Licks

by Ashlee | March 15, 2021 | Body Language | 0 Comments

You just dropped a tasty morsel of seared steak on the ground and your dog starts licking their lips in anticipation of being told it’s okay to eat it. Their pink tongue swipes from left to right as the drooling begins. You release them to eat the piece of steak and...

Dog Body Language – Part 2: Head Turns

by Ashlee | March 8, 2021 | Body Language, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

As we continue our foray into learning 7 important dog body language signals, I first want to remind you to take into account the whole picture and the whole dog. Single signals are a great way to realize your dog may be feeling a certain way, but without looking at...

Dog Body Language – Part 1 of 7

by Ashlee | March 1, 2021 | Body Language, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Are you listening to your dog? Whenever we have a conversation, it's give and take. While one person is talking, the other is listening. Then, it's time for one person to respond and the other to listen. We take turns. We listen. And ideas, emotions, dreams, and...