If you’ve ever seen your pup go into full-on panic mode when the vacuum turns on or a blender starts whirring, trust me—you’re not alone. One of the most common things I’ve seen in my years working as a Veterinary Technician, especially specializing in nutrition and behavioral care, is dogs reacting fearfully to everyday household…
If you’ve ever had a high-energy dog, you know how exciting—and sometimes exhausting—it can be to keep up with their endless enthusiasm. But here’s the thing: knowing how to avoid overstimulating a high-energy dog is key to helping them thrive without turning your home into a whirlwind of chaos. As a Veterinary Technician with a…
If you’ve ever seen a dog freeze, shake, or bolt at the first crack of thunder or sudden loud noise, you know how stressful and heartbreaking it can be—not only for the dog but for us as pet parents too. Understanding how to reduce your dog’s reactivity to loud noises is something I’ve learned a…
Let’s talk about something a lot of pet parents silently struggle with—how to comfort a dog that’s scared of being brushed. I’ve seen this time and again in the clinic and during at-home visits. You’d be surprised how many sweet pups go into full panic mode the moment the brush comes out. I’ve worked with…
If you’ve ever found yourself cringing when your dog starts barking like crazy at another dog across the street or in the park, trust me—you’re not alone. I get asked all the time, “How to stop your dog from barking at other dogs?” As a vet tech specializing in nutrition, I’ve chatted with hundreds of…
Let’s be honest—nothing wrecks your sleep schedule like a restless pup pacing the floors at 2 a.m. If you’ve been googling how to help your dog sleep longer at night, you’re definitely not alone. As a vet tech who’s been deep in the trenches of canine care for years—especially in nutrition—I’ve seen firsthand how sleep…
If you’ve ever taken your dog out for a quick potty break and come back with a four-legged mud monster, you’re not alone. As a vet tech who’s dealt with more muddy paws than I can count—and cleaned my own dogs after spontaneous mud romps—I totally get the frustration. Knowing how to clean a muddy…
If you’ve ever wondered how to teach your dog to relax around food, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common challenges I see as a Veterinary Technician and Nutrition Specialist. I can’t count how many times I’ve had pet parents nervously tell me, “He just goes crazy when food comes out,” or…
If you’ve ever lived in a home with more than one dog, you know that barking can sometimes feel like a never-ending soundtrack. But figuring out how to prevent barking in multi-dog homes isn’t just about shushing them or hoping they’ll quiet down on their own. From my years as a Veterinary Technician specializing in…