Dog Training: Reward Your Dog and Extinguish Counter Surfing

The best way I’ve found to extinguish counter surfing is to reward your dog for keeping his nose on the floor. Instead of teaching her...

Puppy Training: How Can I Crate Train My Puppy

The following list describes, in detail, the order of treatment techniques for crate training. Try not to get discouraged if your dog...

Molly: Rescue Dog's Family Learns She is Reactive Out of Fear Not Aggression

Dog Training Success Story Testimonial Kari, I just want you to know that I’m forever grateful to Paisley and you for teaching us that...

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...

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