Nicole WildeFeb 3, 20215 minPandemic Pups Part II: Separation AnxietyPart I of Pandemic Pups discussed the challenges of socialization during the pandemic and offered tips on how to make it work. In this...
Nicole WildeJan 24, 20173 minIs No Kill No Good?It happened again. A dog that was known to have aggression issues attacked a person, severely mauling the woman. In this case the dog was...
Nicole WildeFeb 18, 20163 minNew Study Reveals Shelter Workers Often Mislabel Dogs as Pit BullsA new DNA study led by Dr. Julie Levy, a professor of shelter medicine at UF College of Veterinary Medicine, has shown that many dogs who...
Nicole WildeAug 6, 20143 minOptions for Severely Aggressive DogsMechanics have weeks where they see a slew of brake jobs, or more carburetor issues than usual. There’s no rhyme or reason—it’s an odd...
Nicole WildeJun 25, 20143 minWho Comes First: You or Your Dog?The woman on the phone sounded anxious. She needed a trainer to come to her house today. When asked about the urgency, she replied that...
Nicole WildeFeb 18, 20143 minAt the Shelter: Can We Put People in the Mood to Adopt?I’m one of those people whose mind always seems to translate things into how they relate to dogs. The other morning was no exception. I...
Nicole WildeDec 19, 20115 min40 Ways to Help Dogs: Some tried and true, and some you’ve never thought of!There is a well-known quote by Gandhi that says, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” So many of us want to be the change for...
Nicole WildeDec 5, 20113 minCanine Behavior Modification: Taking the Long ViewI know first-hand how difficult it can be to live with dogs with behavior issues. I’ve had dogs with fear issues, aggression issues,...
Nicole WildeSep 15, 20104 minDay 11: A Bodhi and Sierra UpdateAs you know if you read my last blog entry, bringing a new dog into the family has been exciting, but there’s been a little too much...
Nicole WildeSep 8, 20104 minSierra Gets a Buddy_ September 2nd was my birthday, and my husband had gone out to get pizza from the best place in town. (Yep, I’m an expensive date!) I...
Nicole WildeJul 22, 20102 minOnline Doggy Dating“I love long walks on the beach, the feel of the wind in my hair, and cuddling by a cozy fireplace.” “Rock star type, young and lean with...
Nicole WildeJan 1, 20103 minNew Year, New Dog!It’s the first day of a new decade, and I’m looking down at the sweetest furry face you’ll ever see. Sitting by my side as I type, she...
Nicole WildeOct 27, 20093 minOpening My Heart to New Furry PossibilitiesIt’s been just over a year since I lost my beloved soul dog Mojo. I experienced three other losses last year as well, which sapped my...
Nicole WildeOct 5, 20093 minBreed Specific Prejudices—Among Dog TrainersI got a call the other day from a potential training client. When I asked what kind of dog she had, the woman replied, “A five month old...
Nicole WildeSep 8, 20093 minThe Allure of Adopting a Dog “As Seen on TV”You may have heard about the recent case of the wolfdog (a.k.a. wolf hybrid) who carried the family infant off into the woods, crushing...