Laska Dog Training

20/08/2026

02/07/2026

July 4th is coming!

Have you waited too long? Fourth of July is just two days away and it's likely people will be shooting off booms starting today or tomorrow.

If you find yourself dreading Fourth of July because you know it means your dog pacing and trembling in fear with each loud boom, you're not alone. Noise sensitivities affect many dogs, and they tend to worsen (not fade away) with each negative experience.

You can help your dog feel safe and have a set of strategies in place to improve your dog's experience (and yours, too!).

Read more here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2022/06/27/help-your-dogs-fear-of-noises/

02/07/2026

On the heels of the latest (truly awful) news coming out of California about Miranda's Rescue, it feels like the right time to reshare my post about the myth of dog sanctuaries.

If you've ever been in a desperate situation with a dog and found yourself wondering whether a sanctuary placement could be the answer, I completely understand why that option feels appealing but that the reality of things is much more complicated. Magical places where aggressive dogs live out a good, safe quality of life don't just exist.

In this post, I walk through why the sanctuary model is fundamentally flawed, what these facilities actually look like in practice, and what to do instead if you're facing an impossible decision with your dog. Miranda's Rescue is not an outlier - it's sadly more common than people think.

Read it here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2026/06/29/the-dog-sanctuary-myth/

01/04/2026

Berlin police officers noticed a dog fitted with a prong collar, an electric shock collar and an ill-fitting muzzle. The dog was confiscated on suspicion of animal welfare violations.
These tools are prohibited in Germany — sadly, that’s not yet the case in the United States.

01/04/2026

DON’T BLAME THE HARNESS

Some people believe that harnesses cause or encourage dogs to pull.

This belief probably comes from comparing our dogs to sled dogs. Sled dogs are specifically bred and trained to pull and are reinforced for it. They pull on a specially designed harness because that’s what they’ve been conditioned to do, not because a dog wearing a harness magically switches on a pulling instinct.

Pulling is a behaviour and not a harness problem. Dogs don’t pull more in harnesses, but they have far less stress and risk of injury and damage if they do pull.

It’s natural for dogs to need to pull ahead, run, stop, choose direction, create distance, sniff and explore. Being restrained on a leash is not something that dogs are born knowing how to cope with.

It’s up to us to guide them through teaching loose lead walking, using a long line where it’s safe to do so, allowing time to stop, sniff and explore. Allowing dogs more freedom of movement on walks can actually reduce pulling, stress, anxiety or reactivity.

Our dogs are not being “disobedient’’ or difficult. Dogs are just trying to meet their needs in the only way they know how.

Don’t blame the harness. Understand the “why” of the behaviour and endeavor to meet their needs.

14/03/2026

🐾🧘 Our Milo Foundation foster puppies hit the yoga mat today for some socialization fun — and when shavasana came around, they were absolute pros. 😂💤 These little ones are soaking up every new experience as they get ready for their forever homes. 🏡❤️

13/03/2026

Puppy yoga tomorrow at 6:30 pm at the Wayshower Sanctuary!
https://wayshowersanctuary.com

Those cuties from the Milo Foundation are available for adoption!

Laska Dog Training will be on site for all puppy questions!

13/03/2026

11/03/2026

Yoga + Puppies = the happiest class you'll take all month.

Come experience Puppy Yoga, where gentle yoga meets real, playful puppies. Expect plenty of laughter, puppy cuddles, and a relaxing flow that’s perfect for beginners.

Friday • March 13 • 6:30 PM
Sunday • March 15 • 5:00 PM

$24 Drop-In
Packages & memberships available

Spots are limited.

Reserve your spot:
https://wayshowersanctuary.com/events/