New puppy, teenage dog, or new dog owner? Get practical tips for easier walks and everyday life together.I’m Kristine, a dog trainer with a veterinary technician background. My emails share helpful tips, recommended products, and training resources and services when you need more support.
You may not need the biggest kind of help
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Hello Reader, Have you ever noticed your puppy or dog doing something a little different and thought, "Well, that was random"? Maybe it only happened once, so you didn't think much of it. Then it happens again. Now you're wondering if it is just a phase, something they will grow out of, or something you should be paying more attention to. It is easy to brush off those little things, especially when everything else seems to be going fine. Sometimes you can work through these things on your own. Other times, getting a little direction early can save you time, frustration, and possibly money down the road. And getting help doesn't automatically mean signing up for a big training package. Maybe you need a resource you can work through at your own pace. Maybe you need a plan specific to your puppy or dog. Or perhaps you would benefit from more hands on support. That is why I offer different ways to help, whether you prefer working through something yourself or getting more personalized support. If something has been coming up with your puppy or dog and you'd like to explore your options, you're welcome to reach out. You can start with my contact form. If it looks like we are a good fit, we can arrange a free 15-minute call to talk about what might work for you. Talk soon, P.S. Here is something to try this week: If you notice your puppy or dog doing something unusual, pay attention to when and where it happens. Those little details can be helpful if you decide to get some guidance. |
Dog Training Survival Guide
New puppy, teenage dog, or new dog owner? Get practical tips for easier walks and everyday life together.I’m Kristine, a dog trainer with a veterinary technician background. My emails share helpful tips, recommended products, and training resources and services when you need more support.
Hello Reader, Have you ever caught yourself doing something differently just to make life with your puppy or dog a little easier? Maybe you avoid a certain route. Maybe you time things so fewer people are around. Maybe you skip something because you just do not feel like dealing with the hassle that day. At first, it can feel like no big deal. But when you start changing more and more of your day around the same thing, that is usually when it is worth taking a closer look. Sometimes a...
Hello Reader, I was thinking about how easy it is to slowly change little things around your puppy or dog without really noticing it. Maybe you start taking a different route on walks. Maybe you wait until fewer people are outside. Maybe you put your puppy behind a gate when someone comes over because it just feels easier. Maybe there is somewhere you used to take your dog that you have quietly stopped going. None of that means you are doing anything wrong. Sometimes those workarounds are...
Hello Reader, On Wednesday I talked about how easy it is to buy more stuff for your puppy or dog when every store seems to be running a sale. And sometimes the right thing really does help. A better leash. A harness that fits well. A toy your puppy actually likes. Something that makes part of the day a little easier. But there is another side to it. You can buy the right thing and still feel like you are not getting anywhere. The leash is fine, but walks are still frustrating. You have toys...