Trixie used to bark A LOT at dogs and people outside our home.

She’d hear someone and bark. Run to the window. See the trigger, then bark more. 

Sounds scare Trixie. I relate. Sounds can make me anxious too.

Training, enrichment, meds, and management help Trixie bark much less.

Let’s start with management aka arranging the environment. 

Wanting our kid and dog to feel safe together inspired me to become a dog trainer. It ain’t always easy! Two scenes of me helping our toddler feel safe:

What happens if my dog gets it right?

What happens if my dog gets it wrong?