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Adding Some Structure to Help a Jack Russell Relax

mannie and booms - Adding Some Structure to Help a Jack Russell Relax
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Published Date: December 10, 2015

Mannie (pictured here on the left with his room mate Booms) is a one-year-old Jack Russell mix who has separation anxiety, over barks, chews and does not like his kennel. I usually ask my clients to act however they normally do when guests arrive so I can... Read More

Helping a Deaf Catahoula Leopard Learn to Behave Better

maddie and tioga - Helping a Deaf Catahoula Leopard Learn to Behave Better
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Published Date: December 9, 2015

Maddie (left) is a nine-year-old year old terrier mix who lives with Tioga, a one-year-old deaf Catahoula Leopard dog. Their guardian wanted me to work on Maddie’s protective behavior around high value treats and other food items along with over-barking at guests. For Tioga, the guardian wanted... Read More

Using Time Outs and Structure to Teach Piper to Stop Getting Over Excited

Published Date: February 23, 2014

Piper is a 10 month old Terrier mix. Her owner called to stop her from running away when it was time to go to her kennel, chewing and other puppy issues. When I arrived for the session, Piper darted around the room like a blur.... Read More