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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 Mountains. During our first spring here in Minnesota, Paisley developed horrific skin allergies. She itched/scratched constantly and had huge blisters all over, along with red patches and she lost a lot of her hair. It was apparent that she was allergic to Minnesota, because she never had issues in Colorado. I was able to get her in to my vet cl


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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