Successful Socialization!

What exactly is socialization when it comes to dogs? How should we properly socialize puppies vs adult dogs? Is your dog properly socialized? Are you confident that your dog will behave properly around other people and animals in order to create a positive experience? How do we make our dogs comfortable around unfamiliar environments and situations? Join me with my super informative interview with Carla Dusel, CPDT-KA, Operations & Behavior Advisor for Central Bark where she answers these questions and so many more! Do you know #1 thing every dog owner should know to best support their dog when socializing? Tune in!

Well-BeingKrista KarpowichNovember 2, 2022dogs, puppies, Socialization, carla dusel, learning, uncomfortable, behavior, feelings, support, training, unfamiliarComment

5 Signs It's Time to Hire a Professional Dog Trainer

Do all dogs need help from a professional trainer? Are we able to read books or watch videos to help train our dogs?The biggest drawback of do-it-yourself dog training is the potential lost time. If you are fumbling through and trying to figure it out as you go (as most of us are), you stand to lose valuable moments in your dog's life that could be spent reinforcing good behaviors instead of sending mixed and inconsistent messages. Hiring one shouldn’t be considered a reflection of an owner’s failure. Listen in as Louie Torres shares when it’s best to hire a training professional who is right for you and your dog.

Well-BeingKrista KarpowichApril 20, 2022training, trainer, leash, professional, behaviors, dog trainer, obedience, evaluation, canineComment

Dog Tricks Save Lives!

What does special guest Larry Kay mean that dog tricks save lives? Larry is a best-selling and award-winning dog author and dog filmmaker, so he’s going to share how even training your dog to do tricks will enrich both of your lives. And we’ll talk about how tricks are saving shelter dogs too! Isn’t it time for a uplifting discussion?

Well-BeingKrista KarpowichDecember 8, 2021Larry Kay, tricks, platform, shelter, filmmaking, training, footsies, adopted, teach, Spider, behaviorsComment

Velcro Dogs! How to Address Separation Anxiety

This interview is so timely because as we are moving through the pandemic and many of us are trying to go back to a somewhat more normal way of life and once again leaving our dogs for periods of time. Now we’re left with dogs that were literally velcroed to our sides and now are being left alone and absolutely freaking out with separation anxiety. What can we do for them to address this all too common issue?

Well-BeingKrista KarpowichNovember 10, 2021Separation Anxiety, anxiety, training, trainer, dependent, wolf, baby, crate, crate training, codependentComment

Which Daycare Would Your Dog Pick?

For some, choosing a daycare can be stressful, almost like selecting a preschool for their kids. What are some things to consider when making this important decision?

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