If you’ve ever hosted a dinner party or a family gathering and spent more time calming your dog than enjoying your guests, trust me—you’re not alone. As a Veterinary Technician/Nurse with a focus on nutrition, I’ve had countless pet parents ask me, “How to keep your dog calm while guests are over?” It’s one of…
How to train a dog to behave during thunderstorms is a question I’ve heard from more pet parents than I can count. As someone who’s spent years in the world of canine-assisted therapy, I’ve had countless opportunities to help dogs of all ages and temperaments overcome their fear of storms. There’s something about thunder that…
If you’ve ever come home to a nervous, trembling pup or seen your dog pacing anxiously when left alone, you know how heart-wrenching it can be. How to comfort a dog that’s afraid of being alone isn’t just a question—it’s a mission for many pet parents. From my years as a Veterinary Technician specializing in…
If you’ve ever had a hyper dog bouncing off the walls at all hours (yep, been there), you’re probably wondering how to safely take that energy down a notch. As someone who’s worked as a Veterinary Assistant with a deep focus on pet nutrition, I’ve had my fair share of conversations with stressed-out pet parents….
If you’re anything like me, car rides with your dog can either be a peaceful bonding time… or total chaos. As a Veterinary Technician with a focus on pet nutrition and behavior, I’ve had my fair share of bumpy rides—literally and figuratively. Learning how to train a dog to behave during car rides is one…
Fireworks might be a blast for us humans, but for our furry friends, they can feel like the sky is falling. Having spent years as a Veterinary Technician and Nutrition Specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how stressful those loud pops and crackles can be. If you’re hunting for the best ways to keep a dog calm…