Summer. A promise of rest, warmth, and fun times outside. However, if you have a dog with separation anxiety, summer can also awaken concerns about training consistency, the ability to manage absences so you can go and enjoy the things you were looking forward to, the...
When I first came across Ben West's account and saw one of his videos I was in tears. Tears of sadness, compassion, but also of awe. How can someone transform their grief into an initiative so profound and beautiful is beyond inspiring. It's humbling. It...
Sometimes life can feel like an uphill battle, right? You were super motivated to start this new thing, something that you were really looking forward to incorporating into your day and routine. Maybe that was a yoga class twice a week, or journaling every morning, or...
Last year I learned that pulling yourself up was a marker of strength and overall health. It seemed so easy when I saw other people at the gym doing them that I thought: "well, of course I can do that". Next thing I know, I...
The Brain and Behaviour Podcast with Daniel Shaw MSc, CDBC dives into the science behind complex dog and cat behaviour. Blending neuroscience, real-world cases, and expert insights, Daniel explores topics like aggression, trauma, and training to help listeners better understand the animals in their lives. In...
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. More so since I moved to a location where the season change is so exuberant and seasons are so distinct from one another. Spring brings a promise of hope, new fresh air, more light into the world, softness,...
Lives Touched By Pets is a podcast for those who love and are loved by pets, hosted by certified trainer Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, from So Much PETential. On this episode, Lisa invites Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT to chat about how to set dogs up...
Keeping up with our SA training is generally challenging but it can get even more so during winter. The cold and longer hours of dark can make training not only less pleasant but also harder for the dog. Some dogs might find it more difficult to...
From December 12th to December the 18th, renowned dog behavior experts, veterinarians and trainers will provide strategies for a variety of dog behavior challenges. I’ll be a featured speaker on the subject of Separation Related Behaviors. As part of the lineup you will also be able...
Lives Touched By Pets is a podcast for those who love and are loved by pets, hosted by certified trainer Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC, from So Much PETential. On these two episodes, Lisa invites Moira Hechenleitner, DVM, CSAT to chat about separation anxiety in dogs....