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Creating a Cozy Retreat: The Benefits of Crate Training Your Dog Crate Training - Creating a Pup Retreat Center

Crate training for puppies and older dogs can dramatically help with many of the behaviors that you may be struggling with.

Belinda N. Ahern

Nov 4, 20214 min read

Enriching Your Dog's Environment to Prevent Boredom and Destructive Behavior Bored not BAD - Environmental Enrichment Ideas

Dogs get bored and can become destructive if not offered the opportunity to explore and use their senses on a regular basis.

Belinda N. Ahern

Sep 9, 20213 min read

Navigating the Complexities of Pet Custody After a Breakup Split ups & Pet Custody Battles

What to do with the pup during and after a break up. It is stressful and difficult

Belinda N. Ahern

Aug 25, 20212 min read

What Puppy Behaviors Will Naturally Fade with Age and Which Ones Require Training Behaviors Puppies DO & DO NOT Grow Out of

A puppy does grow out of some nasty behaviors while others may increase rather than decrease over time. Here is the list.

Belinda N. Ahern

Aug 3, 20214 min read

How to Stop Accidentally Reinforcing Your Dog's Barking Behavior Let’s BARK about it…BARKING

There are plenty of ways for our dogs to communicate without always defaulting to the bark. Many new puppy owners enjoy their puppies first squeaky attempts to bark and respond to their pups with ey

Belinda N. Ahern

Jul 25, 20214 min read

Understanding the Benefits and Risks of CBD and THC for Dogs CBD/THC & Dogs

The use of cannabidiol-derived products is all the rage & i am frequently asked about my take on CBD & THC use on dogs.

Belinda N. Ahern

Jul 20, 20213 min read

Understanding the Biological and Behavioral Roots of Dog Troubles Are Dog Troubles Rooted in Biology, Behavior or Both?

One of the largest mistakes pet owners make when reading advice about a specific issue that they are struggling with is that techniques are not unilateral. What works wonders for some dogs may not work for yours.

Belinda N. Ahern

Jul 12, 20212 min read

Hidden Risks of Communal Water Bowls for Your Dog's Health Dogs Health and Hydration - Hydration Station Dangers

Check it Does it appear clean? Check it for contaminants like leaves, bugs, or any floaters, bubbles or clouding the water. If the water doesn’t look 100% clean it could really make your pup sick.

Belinda N. Ahern

Jun 13, 20212 min read

Understanding Reactive Dog Behaviors and How to Address Fear and Anxiety THE DOG'S RESPONSE

social distancing has affected many pups

Belinda N. Ahern

Apr 1, 20213 min read

Effective Strategies to Help Combat Fear and Anxiety in Your Dog Ways to Ease Fear and Anxiety in your Pet

I had 2 Consultations today which both presented with generalized Anxiety and Fear. Their behavior plans are extensive but here is a bit of information in case you or someone you know has a pup that is fearful or anxious. Some of the most common causes have to do with: 1. Breed - Certain dog breeds are prone to anxiety. If you have a breed that tends to be anxious, suffer from separation anxiety or becomes fearful you may be looking at a time commitment to training and learni

Belinda N. Ahern

Mar 3, 20213 min read