Say Hi to Your Dog for Me!
Hi, I’m Erin. My dogs - past & present - have been the greatest healers, teacher and inspirations in my life.
I’m here to share with you everything I’ve learned along the way — and am still learning!
My mission is for you to know that you’re never alone as a Pet Parent — even in the hard times too.
How are you enriching your dog’s life today?
This Canine Enrichment Round-Up episode features segments with three amazing guests who are leading the way in canine enrichment. Each guest shares ideas to help you bring more joy to your dog’s life and celebrate their dog-ness.
What if it’s our end of the leash that needs to change? When we’re struggling with our dog’s behavior, Sylvie Savage wants us to consider that it might be the human end of the leash that needs to evolve.
In her new book Unleash: How to Evolve from Dog Training to Dog Parenting, Sylvie encourages us to examine our guilt, judgments, expectations and dysregulation – and how these human traits impact our relationship with our dogs.
As a Human-Canine Relationship Specialist, Sylvie is quick to tell us that she’s not a dog trainer – and she doesn’t want you to expect more from your dog. Instead, Sylvie gives us a crash course in how to truly see, appreciate and honor our dog’s own individuality.
Have you ever struggled with your dog’s reactivity?
Whether your dog is reactive to other dogs, people or something in the environment, Grisha Stewart’s Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) may be what you’ve been looking for to help your dog lead a more comfortable life.
Grisha shares with us the principles of BAT and how BAT is based on positive reinforcement, but without the use of food. Focusing on resiliency and empowering your dog, BAT builds your dog’s confidence, communication and trust.
I’ve spent a lot of time (and money!) over the past year trying numerous different online dog training platforms. While many of them have great information, not all of them worked well for me.
Today I’m sharing the 4 factors you should know before choosing an online dog training class and my top 5 favorite online learning platforms.
Do you have goals for your dogs in 2025?
In this solo episode, Erin shares:
My complicated relationship with the concept of goal setting;
The goals I’ve had for my dogs over the past 20 years … before Nessie;
How I feel about setting goals for my dogs today; and
The goals I have for my dogs in 2025.
I’m also sharing the experience Nessie & I had when we dipped our toe into the world of dogs sports with our Odor Recognition Test - and whether or not we’ll continue on with nose work titles.
What’s more important to you: What your dog does? Or how your dog feels? This question is at the core of Andrew Hale’s Dog Centered Care approach.
An emerging thought leader in the dog training world, Andrew draws on his background in human psychology to place empathy and a deep understanding of a dog’s emotional experience at the heart of his work.
You might want to have a notebook handy as Andrew breaks down concepts for us such as: his “safety first” protocol, his Learn – Support – Teach mantra, and how the 3 A’s of psychology relate to dog training.
Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist, has so much wisdom to share with us. From being raised on a rural farm to running a holistic pug rescue, Rita has dedicated her life to practicing western herbal medicine for pets and people.
For many of us, essential oils are a common form of herbal remedies that we’re familiar with. But Rita shares with us why essential oils should NOT be your first choice for healing – and what to use instead.
Rita also discusses her wholistic perspective on the treatment of anxiety in dogs – giving us a sample of what to expect from her new book, The Herbal Dog, which covers herbal approaches to healing 20+ common conditions in dogs.
Want to give your dog the best year ever? Let your dog be a dog with more canine enrichment activities in their lives!
Taylor shares with us that canine enrichment isn’t just Kong recipes – it’s so much more! Taylor’s new book, The Happiest Dog on the Block: Canine Enrichment Activities to Keep Your Dog Young & Healthy, is packed with fun and easy activities that are also backed by scientific research.
Taylor even tells us how to choose or modify enrichment activities for puppies and senior dogs, as well as fearful or reactive dogs.
Have you ever wondered if you’re making the “right” decisions for your dog during an injury or illness?
All Michelle Slater ever wanted was to have a dog of her own with whom she felt a special connection and bond. And her German Shepherd, Brady, was that dog.
However, after a rollercoaster of adventures, Brady was struck with a life-threatening illness at only 5 years old.
Michelle turns to animal communication to guide her – with Brady’s input – to make the best decisions for his health during this scary time. And Brady’s profound messages are lessons for all of us.
If you’re anything like me, you enjoy shopping for other people but have a more difficult time telling people what they should get you. This episode will give you plenty of ideas for your Holiday Wish List (and your dog!), no matter where you are in your Pet Parent journey.
