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My Dog is Allergic: My Path to Treating Her Allergies Naturally
In 2017, Paisley and I moved from Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN. She was 7, and was born and raised on the Front Range of the Rocky...


Biggie: Rescue Dog Got Better and Learns to Leave Attack Mode
We cannot thank Kari enough. When we reached out to her, we were at our wits end.


Dog Training : It’s So Gross! Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?! Tips for Eliminating Coprophagia
In August, I fostered a little brindle puppy from a local rescue, and her name is Turtle. Like all dogs, she is well-behaved 98% of her...


Finley: Older Dog Prepares for New Puppy
Dog Training Success Story Testimonial Kari- You were a lifesaver when our dog, Finley joined our family as a puppy and he stayed with...


Giorgi: Bernedoodle Puppy Learned a lot during Board & Train
Dog Training Success Story Testimonial After 1 week Stay & Train program: “Hi Kari- Giorgi is doing well! We are doing enrichment...


Abby: Puppy becomes Confident instead of Crazy!
Dog Training Success Story Testimonial Abby is a completely different dog now – thanks to Kari! When we adopted her, she came home with...


AVSAB’s Position Statement on Using Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals
Question: Would you purposely hurt your dog? …….. Many people purposely hurt their dog in the name of ‘training’ and it saddens me. I...


Puppy Training : Puppies are CRAZY: How to Survive The Puppy Witching Hour
The Puppy Witching Hour Puppies are undeniably adorable, but let’s not sugarcoat it. They can also be downright nuts . Anyone who’s...


Puppy Training Video: Teaching a Puppy to Sit for Greetings
Happy National Puppy Day! I have been working with Dutchess, a 17-week old black lab for about 2 weeks. Her mom, Gretchen, is very...


Dog Training: Working on Down Stay for Impulse Control
Luna and I have been working together since she was 8 weeks old. For a doodle, she is actually fairly calm, but sometimes, she has what I...
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