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03/06/2026

I love the start of spring, but, because of JJ's noise sensitivities, have come to dread the thunderstorms and motorcycles (and fireworks before long) that accompany it. He barks, shakes, paces, and sometimes panics. We’ve worked really hard to support him and he’s made tremendous progress.

The biggest improvement has come through better pain management. Dogs with musculoskeletal pain are significantly more likely to develop noise sensitivities. If they’re uncomfortable, they may also feel less inclined to participate in other activities, like sniffy walks or play, that could boost their resilience to noise stressors. Since modifying JJ’s plan, he consistently asks more often to go for walks, opts into training, and plays more with us and Lily.

Sileo has also been a game changer. If you haven’t yet talked to your vet about it, I strongly encourage you to do so. I will not recommend any particular medication because I’m not a medical professional, but this is the one exception. JJ is able to relax without being completely zonked, so he’s also still able to make choices about what he wants to be doing and where he wants to be during noise events (usually cuddled with Zack).

If you and your dog are struggling with noise sensitivity, reach out! I want to help! I’ve also learned so much from and and suggest you give them a follow, too.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from these two! They have taught me so much about what it means to love and cultivate relationships. They are my companions, in every sense, but especially in the com-panionship of sharing food together. I don't know if they love, but I know what they like and prefer, and I hope our days are always tipped more toward those things than not.

01/29/2026

*Big news!* I’ve spent the past several months learning everything I can about the connections between physical health and behavioral health for our dogs so I can help you get to the bottom of your dog’s challenging behavior. How your dog acts is a reflection of how they feel. My new service, the Dynamic Dog Assessment, helps identify where underlying pain or discomfort may contribute to behavior and what we can do to improve things for both you and your dog.

We often get caught up in trying to fix behaviors that are challenging or difficult to live with. I get it! Behaviors like barking, lunging, chewing on everything, or refusing to move on walks are not only overwhelming, but also dangerous. We want things to be better.

But, if we don’t ask “Why?”, we risk just treating the symptoms and not what’s beneath.

Few things delight me more than asking “Why?” and “What if?,” especially when it comes to questions about what makes a life good. It’s even better when those questions can lead to practical answers that make life easier.

🤓 As a Dynamic Dog Practitioner (and philosopher!), I’m trained to analyze your dog’s movement, posture, and daily habits and to ask a million questions to put puzzle pieces together. While I don’t make any diagnoses or medical recommendations myself, the observation and analysis can help you advocate for your dog and arrive at answers more quickly.

The more we can figure out why things are happening, the more we’re able to help our dogs both feel physically better and develop behaviors that help them navigate the world with greater confidence and joy.

If we care about good lives for our dogs, then we want them to flourish, to be able to make choices, to participate in activities they enjoy, and to ultimately have more pleasure than pain. What is your dog telling you? What do they need to flourish?

Want to find out more? Check out the link in my bio or comment “Good dog” below.⬇️

Also special thanks to all the dogs and humans who helped me with my case studies!

09/27/2025

Congratulations to Team Doug for getting that birch and successfully passing their NACSW Odor Recognition Test!! They've been practicing getting settled and focused at the start line while still having fun. It definitely paid off- today's search was just lovely! Now get that beagle some cheese!! 🐶🧀🎉

08/25/2025

🐶 Sometimes small tweaks to help our dogs end up helping everyone! JJ tends to shift a lot of weight into his front half, so eating on a slippery floor just added even more stress to his joints.

🥣To make it easier on him, I built this elevated bowl stand and placed a runner for secure footing. Lily also no longer wipes out when she races around the corner. I got to practice my rudimentary woodworking skills and I'm no longer constantly trying to clean sweet potato off the vent cover. Win win!

🥰 What are some little things you've done to make life easier for you and your pal?

08/17/2025

Congratulations to Team Doug for rallying to pass their Anise and Clove trials at their Odor Recognition Test!!! Doug was a huge hit with the judges and spectators, which is no surprise! Good job, Beagle! 🐶👃🏻

06/18/2025

It’s impossible to summarize my entire philosophy into a few slides*, but here goes: A life without play is not a good life. A life with play is. I do mean that a life with butt scritches is better than one without (depending on the receiver), but it goes a lot deeper than that.

Play seems so easy, but it isn’t always. Sometimes we think we’re playing, but we’re not. We can build habits of play that allow it to come more naturally. There are lots of little ways to be playful, like making up little songs while we cook or wiggling our bodies or choosing a different way to drive home from work.

We can ask ourselves if we’re playing against or with our dogs. In tug, do we always try to win? Or does our dog get to win just as often? Are we reversing roles? Are we laughing? What sorts of choices do our dogs make and get to make? Where can we add in a bit more choice and agency?

Are we listening to our dogs? Are we letting them teach us how to play? Are we attuning ourselves to them and what they’re asking of us? Are we being present with them?

We can ask ourselves if we’re adopting a playful way of life. Do we question the status quo? Do we let ourselves be a little bit uncomfy? Do we try to flex our muscles of wonder? Do we try to create ways for others to also be more playful? Are we promoting freedom and liberation?

I’d probably also say that a life without dogs isn’t a good life either, so the best life is one playing and finding joy with dogs. What do you think?

*I have written whole books and chapters on this! Playing with ideas is one of my favorite ways to play, though I know it’s not for everyone.

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06/03/2025

The playful confidence of these pups getting all the way to source is just so delightful. Some of them are parkour pros and others were too nervous to place a paw on anything just a few months ago. Look at them go! Not to mention, they worked through lots of environmental distractions at a busy park!

From Chihuahuas to Pyrenees and everything in between, nosework is for them all!

01/16/2025

Lots of us are spending time inside or in smaller spaces due to weather, air quality, sickness, etc. It can start to feel a bit cramped, literally and figuratively.

I've also heard so many of my students say that their dogs find hides "too fast" at home compared to in class. That's okay! It's good, and not surprising, for dogs to have confidence and competence where they spend a lot of time. We don't need to have our dogs solve a super challenging puzzle every time.

Still, we do want to change things up. Luckily, there are ways to modify our familiar environments that 1) aren't very much work and 2) create fun new challenges for our dogs and us.

What variations are you going to try out?

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