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How to Create a Calm Puppy

Creating a Calm Puppy: Teaching the Skill That Changes EverythingEveryone wants a calm puppy, but calm is not something puppies magically grow into. It is a skill that mu

Thanksgiving with Dogs: A Calm Guide to Safety and Celebration

Thanksgiving is a time for family, warmth and good food, but for our dogs it can be a day filled with confusion, overstimulation and stress. In this episode of the Paws A

Booms, Bangs and Safe Spaces: Helping Your Sound-Sensitive Dog

In this episode of the Paws Academy Podcast, Renee explores the world of canine sound sensitivity and asks: why do some dogs fear fireworks and storms, while others hardl

Do Dogs Know When You Cry? Inside Your Dog's Emotional Radar

In this episode of the Paws Academy Podcast, Renee dives into the emotional world of dogs and asks: What really happens when we cry in front of our pets? Do dogs understa

Dog Unsure Around People? How Choice and Safety Build Trust

Does your dog seem unsure around new people, freeze when approached, or react suddenly in situations that feel unpredictable?  Maybe they are not being difficult. Maybe

Why Your Dog Jumps Up and How to Stop It

Does your dog launch themselves at you the moment you walk through the door? Are guests being greeted with two paws on their chest and a flurry of excitement? In this epi

Building a Confident, Resilient Dog

Welcome to Episode 002 of the Paws Academy Podcast. In this episode, we explore the psychology of canine resilience, what it means, why it matters and how to help your d

A Safe and Calm New Year's Eve for Your Dog

New Year’s Eve can be stressful for dogs with loud fireworks, festive foods, and busy celebrations creating challenges for their comfort and safety. In this episode of th