by Carol Brackett | Aug 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Client Support, Training Tips
Recall is a behavior in which our dog comes to us when called. For example, our dog is chasing squirrels in the yard. We call out “HERE!” and our dog comes running back inside the house. Simple. As many of us have experienced, recall is anything but simple. We... 
by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Jul 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Behavior Support, Client Support
Before the curtain rises on scenes IV and V, take a moment to revisit scenes I–III—whether you’re catching up or just need a quick reminder of the play so far: Gideon as Sandy: A Recap — Act 1: Scenes I–III. Scene Four: Showbiz, Baby! Hooverville scene. Photo by... 
by Sit Pretty Dog Training | Jun 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Behavior Support, Client Support
This two-act, five-scene series is an attempt to capture my dog Gideon’s time as Sandy in Annie—from early prep through the full run of the show. What started as a training project with a very young adolescent dog quickly became a real-time lesson in behavior,... 
by Carol Brackett | May 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Client Support, Training Tips
You come home from work, exhausted and hungry. You prepare yourself a sandwich and place it on the counter. You turn your back and ‘poof’, your sandwich is gone! The counter shark has struck again! Dogs are opportunistic scavengers. If we leave temptation out, they... 
by Kathryn Gabriele | Apr 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Behavior Support, Client Support, Separation Anxiety
It’s been more than three years since I had to navigate managing absences for a dog with separation anxiety while also trying to live my life—as a single person, in an expensive city (Boston!), with a job outside the house and my closest family several states away.... 
by Kathryn Gabriele | Feb 15, 2026 | All Blogs, Behavior Support, Client Support, Separation Anxiety
I recently took a call with a prospective client that brought me back to some of the most important words any of us can hear, especially when caring for a dog with behavior challenges: I support you. The emotions that come with loving a dog who struggles behaviorally...