KW Happy Dogs Certified Dog Behavior Consultant

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

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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

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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!

15/03/2024

Remember when you were a perfect teenager? Yeah, I didn't think so. You'll enjoy this episode. It's important and entertaining.

Remember when you were 14- years- old and you were a totally balanced, perfect teenager? Of course you don't...because how could you feel calm and confident when your world was changing and your body was taken over by alien hormones. It is the same for our adolescent dogs and in this episode, Emma a...

25/02/2024

We had a fantastic hands-on workshop with the remarkable Trish King today on the topics of resource guarding, how to enter the home of a dog with aggressive behaviors and dog/dog greetings. So grateful to have Trish sharing her knowledge with my group of mentees. Interested in some hands-on canine behavior education ? Check out the canine behavior mentorship program at www.caninebehavioreducation.com

18/02/2024

Check out this fun episode with our special guest Alexis Davison!

With her incredible wit and wisdom, special guest Alexis Davison offers insights into the importance of communication in the role of behavior change, the history of positive reinforcement training and how using the UnChase Protocol can help pets learn to live together and be safe alongside wildlife....

17/01/2024

More enrichment ideas!

Ready for more fun indoor activities with your pups? Emma and Kirsten offer up some more creative enrichment activities that are easy to set up and super fun for both you and your dog! From Food Flicking Football to Musical Mats, and other seeking and scenting games, this episode will give you lots....

16/01/2024

Looking to bring home a new dog? We just visited Compassion Without Borders, a fabulous rescue in Santa Rosa. They are doing phenomenal work rescuing pups off the streets and dumps in Mexico and Fresno.

Check them out them out at

Stay tuned for a possible adoption event in Marin in the coming months.

In the meantime, if you’d like to contribute or donate, they have a list of items on their website that would be really helpful as well as an Amazon wishlist (also linked in images above). https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/P7UTZ8LQRLE4?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

12/01/2024

Introducing Rosie to KW Happy Dogs!

Rosie’s approach is all about helping to create understanding and harmony between you and your dog. Part of that work involves you better understanding your dog and how they express their needs. Her ultimate goal is to support you and to set you both up for success. Inspired by her own experience with dog reactivity, she’s come to know the possibility of a profound connection between dogs and their humans and this has become an anchor in her work. 

Rosie is excited to meet you and your pups for a session soon! 🐾

04/01/2024

We are all doing the best we can. Let’s support each other.