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Kristen is a certified dog behavior consultant who specializes in senior dogs, dogs & kids, and fear & aggression.

Services clients in Indianapolis and online anywhere!

23/12/2025

If there was just ONE topic I would like to share to keep dogs and humans safe this week, it would be this:

Not all dogs want to be pet.

Not all dogs want to be a in the middle of a big party.

Some dogs do want to be pet by people they are comfortable with, but not by new people.

Some dogs do want to be pet by new people typically, but are overwhelmed by big gatherings and would prefer their own personal space.

Sooo what do we do about this to prevent dog bites this week??
Learn dog body language and educate others in your life.
Always always always closely supervise dogs and children.
And please please please advocate for your dog if you know they are uncomfortable!!!

Happy Holidays everyone!

17/12/2025

I don't know about you guys, but I heavily resource guard my favorite chocolates 😂😂😂😂

But in all seriousness, the expectations that we have for dogs who live together are pretty absurd.

We want them to share everything at all times and never have disagreements, arguments, or even feelings towards each other.

We want them to play... But only quietly and calmly.
We want them to share toys nicely... But not take each other's toys or lay in each other's beds. We want them to automatically know what is theirs and what is not.
We want them to basically be unemotional perfect little robots.

And this just isn't real life. Dogs are animals, not robots. Even dogs who get along great may occasionally have moments where they scuffle or argue.

I believe that dogs in multi-dog homes should be allowed to have personal space and should be allowed to say no to each other if they're uncomfortable.

12/12/2025

I wish more people knew that holidays can be stressful for our dogs, especially ones who are around small humans.

As a dog behavior professional who specializes in kids and dogs and as a mom myself, I hope to help spread awareness and education about dog and child safety during the holidays.

Check out my newest blog post to dive into this topic!

Perkedears.com/kids-and-dogs-and-holiday-chaos

08/12/2025

All our dogs want for Christmas?

To be better understood and accepted for who they are by humans.

If we could all take a moment every once in a while and look at things from our dog's perspective...

how we could better meet their needs
what they are trying to tell us with their behavior
what we could do or change to help them succeed in life better

the world would be a better place for both dogs AND their humans.

And that is what I want for Christmas!

Follow for more dog behavior insights, specializing in anxiety, aggression, and aging!

01/12/2025

I am so excited to announce that I am officially a Dynamic Dog Practitioner! 🎉🎉

This means that I have studied canine anatomy, movement, and posture, and am trained in identifying subtle signs of pain and discomfort in dogs.

But why the heck would I do that as a dog behavior consultant?

Because pain and behavior are very closely linked.

And the research shows that many of our dogs are living with chronic pain that ends up going untreated because we fail to recognize the signs. This pain can cause and/or exacerbate behavior problems!

As a dog behavior pro who specializes in anxiety and aggression and has a passion for helping older dogs, I am so stoked to be integrating this knowledge into what I do!

Here's to helping more dogs (and the people who love them) to live their best lives together!

Follow me for tips and insights about dog behavior problems and older dogs!

26/11/2025

I've always been thankful for dogs. I have no clue where I'd be in life without them.

This year I'm also incredibly thankful for all you humans out there who choose to treat your dogs with kindness, compassion, and science, instead of with force and fear.

I'm grateful for anyone who invests their time and resources into bettering their dog's life and their relationship with their dog.

I'm grateful for all of you who support me and my business.

It is because of you that I'm able to spread education and awareness about dog behavior and call it my job.

It's because of you that I get to go to bed at the end of the day knowing that the world is becoming a better place for dogs and their people.

Thank you to all my past and current clients. Thank you to everyone who reads my emails, signs up for my classes and webinars, gives my business info to a friend, and shares my social media posts.

Running a solo service-based business is not always easy. You all make it worth it.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Tell your dogs thank you from the snack lady 💜And of course that I said hi!

And give them an extra little bite of feast tomorrow for me (dog-safe choice of course!!)

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