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Are We Pushing Dogs Too Far?
My Instagram feed is full of images from wildlife photographers. Recently a birder posted something that really resonated with me: “The...

Nicole Wilde
Jun 173 min read


The Environmentally Sensitive Dog
As an environmentally sensitive person, I can easily become overwhelmed by too much noise, flashing lights, crowds, and more. (Vegas is...

Nicole Wilde
May 234 min read


Is it Really So Bad to Have Your Dog Off Leash?
Back when Sierra and Bodhi were alive, we used to frequent a local park that featured softball fields, basketball courts, and walking...

Nicole Wilde
Mar 103 min read


Conditioning a Solid Recall...Even Before You Start Training
When you call your dog to come, does he immediately perk up and run toward you? Or does he continue to sniff the grass, the invisible...

Nicole Wilde
Dec 4, 20243 min read


No, Your Dog Can NOT Say Hello!
Imagine that you’re walking down the street in less than a stellar mood. Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep, aren’t feeling well, or for...

Nicole Wilde
Oct 10, 20243 min read


You've Got Some 'Splaining to Do!
As some of you know, in addition to my life revolving around dogs, I'm into wildlife photography. Not long ago, I was standing at the...

Nicole Wilde
Aug 29, 20243 min read


The Grip of Grief, One Year Later
Today is the one-year anniversary of my beautiful girl Sierra’s passing. If you’ve followed my books or social media, no doubt you’ve...

Nicole Wilde
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Are Fearful Dogs Dangerous?
On a recent walk, I encountered a man and his brindle-colored pit bull. When I asked if it was okay to greet the dog, he replied, “Sure,...

Nicole Wilde
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Disposing of an "Untrainable" Dog
As a canine behavior specialist, I have helped many owners who were at the end of their proverbial ropes. In some cases, the cumulative...

Nicole Wilde
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Whatever Happened to Training Your Dog?
My Facebook feed is normally a fairly happy place, filled with photos of people’s dogs and wildlife. There are ads too, of course, but...

Nicole Wilde
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Are Some Dog Rescues Shooting Themselves in the Paw?
I recently came across a social media post from someone who had been trying to adopt a dog from a rescue. She’d dutifully filled out the...

Nicole Wilde
Jan 9, 20243 min read


Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Sage and the Car, Part 2
In many situations, I am not a patient person. Just ask my husband. I hate waiting in lines, and being stuck in rush hour traffic can...

Nicole Wilde
Dec 15, 20233 min read


Fear of the Car: Sage, Protocols, and a Dozen Helpful Ideas
Last week I wrote a post that included Sage’s fear of the car. Many of you wanted to know more about what we’re doing and how to handle...

Nicole Wilde
Nov 16, 20237 min read


When Chain, Chain, Chain is a Pain, Pain, Pain
I love smart dogs. I mean, who doesn’t? But sometimes having a dog who can not only put two and two together but keep right on going with...

Nicole Wilde
Nov 10, 20233 min read


How Much Exercise do Dogs Really Need?
In a recent article in Psychology Today, Mark Bekoff, Ph.D. questions the traditional wisdom surrounding canine exercise needs. He...

Nicole Wilde
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Is it Really Aggression?
It’s not uncommon in a conversation about training to hear, “My dog is aggressive with other dogs” or, “My dog is aggressive toward...

Nicole Wilde
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Meet the Newest Wilde Family Member
As many of you know, I lost my girl Sierra at the end of July. It was already a rough year with Bodhi passing in February, but Sierra’s...

Nicole Wilde
Oct 12, 20234 min read


Is Living in Fear Fair?
A woman contacted me recently about training. She and her husband have four Yorkies, and recently brought an 8-month-old pit bull into...

Nicole Wilde
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Is That Dog Really Calm?
On a recent walk at a local park, I rounded a corner and surprised a bunny who was sitting right in the middle of the path. I was only a...

Nicole Wilde
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Words Matter
As a writer, words are my tools of the trade. But words are also important to me as a dog behavior specialist. Take “nip,” for example....

Nicole Wilde
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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