Our nonprofit corporation is dedicated to removing those barriers. I specialize in working with reactive dogs and have a strong proficiency in balancing them.
03/15/2025
Hello! Let's stop giving human meds to dogs and start being a pack leader.
Your vet can’t train your dog, and your trainer can’t fix medical issues, so why aren’t we working together?
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Vets and trainers both work to help dogs, yet there’s this constant disconnect, as if we’re on opposite teams instead of working together.
👩🏻🏫Trainers say, “Oh, your dog [insert issue]?
We just need more [insert training plan].”
🧑🏻⚕️Vets say, “You’re dog is [insert problem behavior],
let’s prescribe [insert pill here].”
👩Owners get confused, unsure of which is the right option.
The truth? Health and behavior go hand in hand.
A dog’s well-being isn’t just about a clean bill of health, it’s about how they navigate the world, both physically and mentally.
Possibly a Vet Issue, Not a Training Issue:
✔️ Chronic pain → Sudden aggression or avoidance of handling or wearing gear.
✔️ Thyroid imbalances → Mood swings, fearfulness, or unexplained reactivity.
✔️ Gut issues → Hyperactivity, anxiety, or trouble focusing.
✔️ Ear infections → Snapping when touched near the head.
But here’s the flip side… not all behavior problems are medical. And this is where vets need to stop prescribing medications as a quick fix when training is the actual solution.
Possibly a Training Issue, Not a Vet Issue:
✔️ Jumping, pulling on leash, or general lack of manners → Not ADHD, just needs structure and guidance.
✔️ Separation anxiety → Doesn’t need Prozac, needs confidence-building and crate training.
✔️ Fear-based reactivity → Medication won’t teach the dog how to handle stress—proper desensitization and training will.
✔️ Excessive barking, lunging, or leash frustration → No, it’s not a neurological disorder. It’s a lack of impulse control that training can fix.
The problem? Too often, vets prescribe medications instead of recommending training. And trainers aren’t always educated on when to send a dog for a medical evaluation. We need to work together.
💡 A great trainer knows when a dog needs medical intervention or even simply a diet change.
💡 A great vet knows when training, not medication, is the answer.
When trainers and vets collaborate,
dogs stop falling through the cracks.
Has your dog ever been misdiagnosed with a medical issue when training was the real solution?
Or vice versa? Let’s talk.👇
