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Helping Your Dog Thrive This November: Gratitude, Training, and Holiday Prep
November is a time for reflection, gratitude, and gathering with loved ones—but it can also bring challenges for our canine companions. From colder weather to holiday stress, dogs rely on us to keep them happy, healthy, and well-behaved. Lucky Dog Behavior & Training is here to help you navigate this season with tips on training, enrichment, and safety. 1. Embrace Gratitude with Your Dog November reminds us to slow down and appreciate the little things. Your dog thrives on yo

Becca Prox
5 days ago


Balancing Your Dog’s Health: How BioScans Can Help Detect Imbalances
October 2025 October brings cooler weather, falling leaves, and the perfect time to check in on your dog’s overall wellness. Just like...

Becca Prox
Oct 3


Resetting Your Dog’s Vagus Nerve: A Natural Path to Calmness
As a dog behavior consultant, one of the most common concerns I hear from pet parents is, “How do I help my dog calm down?” Whether it’s...

Becca Prox
Jul 15


January: A Time for New Beginnings
January is a month of new beginnings, a time when we reflect on the past year and set our goals for the future. It's also a time when...

Becca Prox
Jan 20


Winter Woes & New Year Pawsibilities: Keeping Your Dog Happy & Healthy This Season
The winter season can bring unique challenges for dog owners. From the cold weather and shorter days to the holiday hustle and bustle,...

Becca Prox
Dec 27, 2024


Spooky Safe: Protecting Your Pup During Halloween
Halloween is a fun and festive time for humans, but it can be a scary and stressful experience for dogs. With all the noise, costumes,...

Becca Prox
Oct 18, 2024


Beat the Summer Heat: Keeping Your Dog Cool and Comfortable
As the temperatures continue to be hot in August, it's crucial to take extra precautions to keep your furry friend safe and...

Becca Prox
Aug 1, 2024


Beat the Heat: Fun & Safe Training for Your Pup in July
Summer's here, and while we love soaking up the sun, the heat can pose challenges for our furry friends. But that doesn't mean dog...

Becca Prox
Jul 15, 2024


Socialization: Building Confidence in Puppies and Adult Dogs
As a dog behavior consultant here in Wisconsin, I see many wonderful dogs who struggle with anxiety or fearfulness in certain...

Becca Prox
May 16, 2024


Spring Into Fun & Focus: Top Training Tips for April
Here at Lucky Dog Behavior & Training, we know spring fever hits our furry friends just as much as it hits us! With longer days, warmer...

Becca Prox
Apr 19, 2024


Spring Into Action: Fun & Effective Dog Training Tips for March
Spring has sprung! As the weather warms and the world wakes up from its winter slumber, it's the perfect time to renew your dog training...

Becca Prox
Mar 2, 2024


Love Bites: When Your Dog's Affection Gets Out of Hand
February, the month of love, brings to mind romantic dinners, heart-shaped chocolates, and... sometimes, overly loving canine companions....

Becca Prox
Feb 10, 2024


When Fear Bites: Understanding and Managing Fear-Based Aggression in Dogs
For most dog owners, the sight of their furry companion is a source of pure joy. But for some, their dog's aggression can be a source of...

Becca Prox
Jan 10, 2024


Socializing a Dog
Socialization isn't just dog to dog interactions. Socialization is crucial for a dog to understand the world around him with all 5...

Becca Prox
Jan 26, 2021


Training Basics - Guest Blog
A special THANKS to Kassandra Schmid, a former coworker of mine who has taken on some dog training of her own and has been gracious...
Kassandra Schmid
Oct 26, 2020


COVID Restrictions
It appears that I will be able to start training in person in June. The following restrictions will apply: If social distancing is still...

Becca Prox
May 11, 2020


Can Dogs Get COVID-19?
This was shared from the American Kennel Club. In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 novel...

Becca Prox
Apr 3, 2020


Transitioning a Foster Dog
Over the last five years, we have fostered nearly 20 dogs. Some stay with us a few days, some a few months. No matter their length of...
Rebecca Hart
May 13, 2019


A Day In the Life of a Foster
Life as a foster to a dog is not glamorous. Far from it, actually. You may get lucky with a nicely behaved dog, but it's rare in my...
Rebecca Hart
Aug 16, 2018


4 Myths About Shelter Dogs
1. All shelter dogs are mutts. While it's true that the majority of dogs that come through shelters are mixed breeds, you'd be surprised...
Rebecca Hart
Apr 24, 2018
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