Wag & Train - Kari Bastyr, MS, CDBC, CPCN

26/11/2024

Is your dog Team Naughty or Team Nice?
I’ll go first.
Birdie = 1
Ernie = 0

I made this ornament from poms poms and pipe cleaners in second grade 😭
We are Team Naughty today. 🎄
My friend said “I think Birdie made it better!” LOL

07/06/2024

Just released 🐶 And it’s a beautiful book with loads and loads of forever information.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Pet parents, rejoice! The new book from bestselling authors of is here! 🐾

Join the journey to a longer, happier, and healthier life for your furry friend with Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker's guide THE FOREVER DOG LIFE packed with over 120 nutritious recipes, from tasty food bowls to nourishing broths, and DIY treats that will have your dog drooling for more! You'll also learn ways to create a safe haven with natural home solutions and chemical-free care products, ensuring a toxin-free environment for your beloved pets!

Backed by science and filled with photos and instructions, THE FOREVER DOG LIFE is the essential handbook to help your dogs (and cats!) live their best life 🐕💚

29/05/2024

I joined Barbara O’Brien on her podcast, The Empathetic Trainer, this week. We had a great time, and covered many topics!
Check it out ⬆️

27/05/2024

Birdie’s paws are extra itchy this weekend, so it’s betadine foot soak spa time 👅🛁 It’s her favorite 8 minutes of the day 🐶

18/04/2024

I love it when this happens when I leave appointments. I think it’s because I always bring the puppy crack, and now I am her (puppy)crack dealer. Until next time, Biscuit! 💖

The view from my car…

17/04/2024

New Blog Post ⭐️

If your dog has a hard time taking pills, and peanut butter just doesn’t cut it, I put together a list of possible ‘hiding places’ that may help. And some strategies for counter-conditioning.

If you use something that works and it’s not on the list, let me know and I’ll add it!

Comment “Pills” and I’ll send you the info. It’s also you-know-where 👆🏻

15/04/2024

Setting your dog up to succeed often means preventing them from the behavior you don’t want, while you are working on teaching the behavior that you do want.

⭐️Covering the windows
⭐️Covering your doorbell
⭐️Separating your dog from your cat ⭐️Covering electrical cords
⭐️Using a gate to make sure your dog doesn’t run out the door

These are all simple things you can do to help the process.

Do you do something like this for your dog?

14/04/2024

Your dog’s behavior depends on a lot, but one thing if for sure, he is likely going to have less of a hard time if you consistently set him up for success!

I’d love to hear how you set your dog up to succeed?

11/04/2024

Happy National Pet Day!

Are you doing something special for your pet today? I feel like Birdie and I celebrate every day, but today she is getting a longer walk and some freeze dried mussels. Maybe a pup cup later!