Dog Psychology, Behavior, Educational
Roman Gottfried
3 Ways to Improve Your Bond With Your Dog

Strengthening the bond with your dog is crucial for their well-being and overall behavior. As a holistic canine behavior consultant, I have seen firsthand how building a secure attachment with your furry friend can lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable relationship for both of you. In this post, I'll share three simple ways to improve your bond with your dog: engaging in activities you both enjoy, dedicating time to spend together without electronics, and sharing a meal. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior or would like additional guidance on building a stronger bond, schedule a complimentary appointment with me today.

3 Ways to Improve Your Bond With Your Dog
Seasonal, Safety, Wellness, Educational
Roman Gottfried
8 Holistic Tips for Non-toxic Tick and Flea ...

Spring is the time to prepare for flea and tick season. Avoid using toxic chemicals and pesticides on your dog, as they can harm their health and the environment. Holistic parasite prevention for dogs involves treating the whole animal, including their diet, environment, stress levels, and physical activity. Here are 8 holistic tips for tick and flea prevention that aren't toxic to your dog:

8 Holistic Tips for Non-toxic Tick and Flea Prevention
Roman Gottfried
14 Ways That People Gaslight Their Dogs.
Dog Training, Info graphics, Behavior, Dog Psychology
Roman Gottfried
How to prevent aggression and reactivity
How to prevent aggression and reactivity
Dog Psychology, Behavior, Educational
Roman Gottfried
How Ignoring Our Dog's Emotional Needs Creates ...

Is it possible for your dog to feel emotionally neglected? Many trainers and behaviorists will disagree with me, but years of experience have shown me that they do, and this can cause major behavior issues.

Lots of people are always looking for the love we didn’t get from a parent-figure to repair our childhood attachment trauma.

How Ignoring Our Dog's Emotional Needs Creates Behavior Problems

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The Truth About Aversive Training Collars

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The Truth About Aversive Training Collars

There are lots of benign sounding names for aversive training collars.

There is the easy walk, educator, einstein, haltie, slip over, safe stim, remote trainer, radio collar, and gentle leader. They all have one purpose, though, which is to make your dog feel miserable and obey out of fear.

Dog trainers, manufacturers, and marketers are great at tapping into your needs and making you feel good about putting your dog in danger. Here's what science has to say about how effective these tools are, and what they do to