KW Happy Dogs Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

25/04/2025

Ready to change your perception about dog muzzles?

What comes to mind when you see a dog wearing a muzzle?Chances are, we already have a good idea of your response. Unfortunately, muzzles often carry a negative stigma in our culture—despite being incredibly valuable tools for promoting safety, freedom, and overall well-being in dogs. In this episo...

24/03/2025

https://dogchats.podbean.com/e/episode-29-how-your-dog-perceives-the-world-canine-sensory-perception/

Did you know that dogs can't see anything that is 12-18 inches in front of their face? Or that the size of their skull affects their ability to hear different frequencies? During this episode, Emma and Kirsten share the details of how your dogs are taking in information in their environments by usin...

13/02/2025

Come out and join us for this wonderful event! Meet some awesome pups, have a snack and a drink and make the world a better place! (Reposted to adjust margins- can’t have those lovely faces cropped!)

09/02/2025

Join us for this fun mobile adoption event and community event! Meet some incredible dogs from Compassion Without Borders and grab a drink and a snack from the awesome menu at HopMonk Tavern. There will be some training demos, a raffle with cool prizes and lots of great dog people to chat with. See you there!!

20/11/2024

Check out our latest episode!

As Dr. Kelle Kearney says in this episode, veterinarians wear many different hats. Our veterinarians are such an important part of our dog's team, and they offer so many important insights into our dogs' mental and physical health. During this episode, Emma, Kirsten and Dr. Kearney unpack topics lik...

16/10/2024

How are you working to make your dog's life better?

Have you ever been in a new place- maybe a subway in another country or a county fair on a crowded holiday- and been overwhelmed with the sights, sounds and smells around you? Sometimes our brain is so busy taking in sensory input, it can be hard to relax and process information. This is also the ca...

15/10/2024

27/08/2024

Check out our latest episode. You will feel inspired to contribute to some positive change in the animal welfare world!

Have you ever listened to someone speak about their mission and felt chills and motivation to make positive change happen? Listening to Dr. Christi during this episode will have you visualizing the power that compassionate care can evoke and give you a better sense of how we can move towards a viabl...

26/05/2024

https://dogchats.podbean.com/e/episode-22-leashes-harnesses-and-collars-oh-my/

Have you been given different advice about which equipment to use on your dog? Is your dog comfortable in their gear when they are heading out for a walk? Emma and Kirsten explore answers to these questions and offer some guidance about the equipment that is available and why they choose to use it w...

20/04/2024

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9y4w7-15ee0cb

Have you ever considered adopting a dog with special needs? This episode takes you on one couple's heartwarming adventure of bringing a blind dog into their life. Scout was born with a degenerative condition that is causing blindness, and though he faces some challenges, his pet parents have found w...

22/03/2024

Check out this article in Canvas Rebel Magazine about how I became a positive dog trainer and why I now have a mentorship program for dog professionals and dog enthusiasts. I'm so grateful for my mentors and excited to share what I learned with others.

We recently connected with Kirsten Wojcik and have shared our conversation below. Alright, Kirsten thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you share a story with us from back when you were an intern or apprentice? Maybe it’s a story that illustrates an impo...

15/03/2024

I couldn’t be more proud of sweet Leo, clever Rocco pup and their dedicated human mama who helped make the transition of adding a new pup to the family with thoughtful consideration. Well done all around!