Zippity Do Dog Training and Behavior Modification

11/12/2025

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Tomorrow’s the day! 🐾

For years, I believed, like most veterinarians and devoted dog lovers, that early spay/neuter was the most responsible and healthiest choice for every dog. I came from the shelter world, so it felt like the only ethical option. But over time, I started to see something I couldn’t unsee: far too many dogs developing preventable hormone-related issues that didn’t make sense.

That’s what led Dr. Peter Dobias and me to create Hormone Health for Dogs,
a free 5-part video series exploring hormone-sparing sterilization alternatives, what happens to the body’s endocrine system after spay/neuter, what hormones do throughout a dog’s life, and how we can better protect long-term health.

Episode 1 launches tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12th; rooted in science, and designed to spark an open, informed conversation about the future of canine health and wellbeing.

Sign up for free—link’s in the comments ⬇️

11/11/2025

Free series and a subject I feel passionately about.
🐾Sign up here:
https://hormonehealthfordogs.org/

Hormones matter —especially for developing dogs.🐶

For years, I believed what most dog lovers do: that routine spay and neuter was always the healthiest, most responsible choice. But after decades in practice, and after watching countless dogs develop preventable chronic issues, I’ve realized there’s far more to this story than any of us were taught.

That’s why my friend and colleague, Dr. Peter Dobias, and I created a free 5-part video series called Hormone Health for Dogs, a deep-dive into what really happens after spay/neuter, what hormones actually do in a dog’s body, and how we can better support their long-term health and vitality.

Whether you’re a vet, trainer, or devoted dog guardian, this series will help you understand:
• Why so many dogs change physically and behaviorally after surgery
• How hormones influence joints, metabolism, mood, and longevity
• Safe, hormone-preserving alternatives to traditional sterilization
• Real-life recovery stories from dogs like Pax and Homer

No agenda. No pressure. Just evidence-based information and open conversation.

The first episode goes live Wednesday, November 12th — and it’s completely free to watch. We created this video series to share what we know, and what the research says.

Join us as we explore what modern science is revealing about hormones, health, and hope for our dogs’ future. Sign up link in comments ⬇️

11/06/2025

Hospice nd Palliative Care for Animals
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How It All Began: The Origins of a Movement for Dignity and Comfort Care Honoring the spirit of National Animal Hospice Awareness Day—exploring comfort, connection, and dignity at the end of life. First observed by the earliest advocates on the first Monday of November, National Animal Hospice Awa...

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

We met in consultation today with this lovely named and his new humans, he is newly adopted from the Mansfield Animal Shelter in Mansfield, MA (thank you for this referral). Just a delightful little guy I look forward to working with you.

11/01/2025

We met in consultation with F***y a who struggles with fear based responses to strangers, other dogs, car rides.

10/31/2025

EDIT:
Wish is 90 pounds and a size 2XL fit her perfect.

We really love and highly recommend this rain coat. It’s made well and has a D-Ring hole for your harness and leash to attach through. There are rear leg straps so the coat doesn’t blow up on the dog’s back. I am not an affiliate and I get no money recommending this coat. Link below:

https://a.co/d/eOHiJkk

10/30/2025

Wish’s rain coat came today. No excuses now. We be walking in all the weatha.

10/29/2025

We worked with Emma and her human mom last week doing some counter conditioning to cars which can make Emma worried. We also played some games that provide a predictable framework of safety for Emma and allows her to process the scary cars without having to look directly at them. This team has done their homework and the progress shines! See you next week!