The Blog

In the world of dog training and behavior, I offer a different perspective—one grounded in empathy, experience, and science. My journey...

"Survey studies have shown an association between the use of aversive training methods and long-term behavior problems." In a world where...

Dear Shock Jock, You present yourself as a dog lover, a champion of canine companionship. You boast about your methods, your “expertise”...

Forget what you've seen on TV - those seemingly magical transformations achieved through intense stares and a judicious application of...

In the world of dog training and advocacy, a significant shift is underway—a movement towards empathy over ego. Traditionally, dog...

In the sometimes heartbreaking realm of force free dog training, there are moments that resonate deeply, where the convergence of unique...

Dear Unconscious Dog Guardian, I'm sure you have no idea who you are, because you are living in your own world. Not thinking about any...

Welcome into the wonderful world of evidence based, positive reinforcement dog training, where empathy reigns supreme and shock jocks are...

I did a thing...welcome the rebrand- Empathy Over Ego. ME Not just for dogs! But a whole movement! To create a ripple of kindness,...

It's begining to look a lot like "Oh, $#!t" every email I open. Stressed humans, frustrated with their dogs. Some doing more than most...

My name is Katie and I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer who is sick of tip toeing around the past and all the sneaky ways it pops...