Ever found yourself wondering, “Why is my dog suddenly afraid of loud sounds?” If you’ve noticed your furry friend flinching, hiding, or trembling whenever a thunderclap, fireworks, or even a vacuum cleaner roars nearby, you’re not alone. As a Veterinary Assistant with a focus on nutrition and animal behavior, I’ve seen this sudden fear pop…
Ever had your dog bounce off the walls the second visitors walk out the door? You’re not alone. As someone who’s been in the canine-assisted therapy world for years, trust me—teaching pups how to chill after guests leave is one of the most common requests I get. That whole post-visitor energy burst can feel like…
Moving to a new home can be exciting for us humans, but for our four-legged companions, it can be downright confusing and even scary. As someone who’s spent years as a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I’ve seen firsthand just how important it is to know how to train a dog to handle moving homes. Dogs are…
Moving homes can be just as overwhelming for our dogs as it is for us. If you’ve recently relocated, you’re probably wondering how to help your dog adjust after moving homes. As someone who’s been in the veterinary world for years—particularly in pet nutrition—I’ve seen firsthand how stressed pets can get during a move. From…
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to train a dog to calm down when overstimulated, you’re definitely not alone. As a Canine-Assisted Therapy Trainer, I’ve worked with countless pups and their humans, helping them navigate those moments when excitement just turns into chaos. Overstimulation can happen in an instant — a sudden loud noise,…
Grooming day can be a bit of a circus if your dog is more “zoomies and zips” than “sit and stay.” As someone who’s worked closely with dogs of all temperaments in my years as a Veterinary Technician and Nutrition Specialist, I totally get it—learning how to keep your dog calm during grooming is no…
When you’re juggling work, family, and your own routine, shifting your dog’s schedule can feel like one more stressor. As someone who’s spent years as a Veterinary Technician and Nutrition Nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how even small changes—like a new work shift or daylight savings—can throw a pup’s world off balance. If you’re wondering how…
If you’ve ever taken your dog to a new park, vet, or even just a friend’s house, you probably know how stressful it can be—not just for your furry friend, but for you too! How to keep your dog calm when visiting new places is something I get asked a lot in my work as…
When it comes to calming our anxious pups, we’ve all tried the usual tricks — thunder shirts, calming chews, even that background classical music playlist on repeat. But what if I told you that some of the best essential oils for dog anxiety relief are already sitting in your cabinet or just a click away?…