Dog Crazy Lady - Dog Training & Behavior Consulting

14/11/2025

I don’t know any of the details about why or how this happened. Such a horrible tragedy! That said, do your best to be visible - reflective vest, reflective gear for your dog, headlamp, whatever you can do to be easier to see in a world full of drivers who may be rushing or distracted.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Towson

Members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the area of Towsontown Boulevard and Emerson Drive, 21204.

On November 12, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers from Precinct 6 – Towson responded to a report of an injured pedestrian. When officers arrived, they discovered that a pedestrian and his dog had been struck by a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling westbound on Towsontown Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

The pedestrian, 32-year-old Jordan Sachs, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. His dog was taken to an animal hospital by a resident.

Both were pronounced deceased on Wednesday.

09/11/2025

Correcting a dog’s emotional response is about as effective as a person telling you to relax or calm down when you’re upset

07/11/2025

03/11/2025

I am re-reading “Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful or Reactive Dog” by Zazie Todd and this quote from Elissa Orlando in the book really is powerful. Prioritize relationship building over training😀

22/10/2025

Dogs like treats. That's hardly breaking news, but it means that if your dog isn't taking the treats you're offering, you need to think about why.

"Dogs like treats. If your dog isn’t interested in chicken or cheese or other treats in a particular situation, ask yourself if that situation is scary or difficult for them. Not taking treats is often a sign of fear. Take steps to make the situation less alarming. The other question: Are the treats good enough? For example, maybe your dog isn’t interested in pieces of hot dog but would work for pieces of cheese, meatballs, or roast beef. (Of course, if your dog isn’t interested in food, see your vet)."

From Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, which is available wherever books are sold, including Amazon https://amzn.to/3WPknmh

02/10/2025

Anyone tried this? Seems like a good idea!

SAY GOODBYE TO BULKY, HEAVY, CLUMSY TREAT POUCHES! Woofhoof's Pocket Pouch creates a uniquely novel way to dispense treats to your dog by transforming your pocket into a treat pouch! Our SLIM DESIGN is sized specifically for your pocket opening. We use a STRONG MAGNET that keeps your Pocket Pouch...

24/09/2025

Nightmare fuel

20/09/2025

Next weekend, sorry for late notice, just heard about it-

Rowdy to Refined 2 Day Workshop, September 27-28, 2025 Your instructor is Lucy McKnight CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, PMCT1 Help your impulsive, exuberant dog learn to find their Zen. Dog’s don’t c…