by Momojojololo | Mar 31, 2018 | Reactive Dog
Most Improved Dog would not exist without Geronimo. When we first brought Geronimo home, it was an exciting time, but we quickly realized he wasn’t well adjusted to the crazy world around him. Instead of feeling excited, I felt fear and isolation set in. As any dog...
by Momojojololo | Mar 27, 2018 | Dog Feature, Reactive Dog
I am so pleased to introduce Rufus and his Dog Mom, Amy. Amy is the creator of the blog The Rufus Files, which is a funny and touching look at her life with rescue dogs. She is a finalist for two BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Awards: the Best Written Pet Blog Post and the...
by Momojojololo | Mar 12, 2018 | Reactive Dog
We’ve lived in Kansas for three years now and we are familiar with the tornado siren. Luckily, we’ve never been directly effected by one, but there is always that potential, especially with tornado season around the corner. Watching the news really brings...
by Momojojololo | Mar 6, 2018 | Dog Training
One of my favorite behaviors to teach a dog and their owner is “Touch.” The most basic form of Touch is where we ask a dog to put their nose to the palm of our hand. This is called nose targeting. What’s great about Touch is that it is a really...
by Momojojololo | Mar 3, 2018 | Reactive Dog
Hey guys, Geronimo Cinnamon Bun here. Mom doesn’t usually let me do this, but she wasn’t really feeling like writing today, so she let me do it. So, as any dog in this situation would do, I sat down to write out my thoughts, consult academic journals, and...
by Momojojololo | Feb 27, 2018 | DIY Dog, Reactive Dog
We discovered that Mo liked to climb things at a young age: he likes to jump on top of boulders when we go hiking, he’ll sit on the back of the couch, he’ll find himself on top of picnic tables at the park, he’ll jump on playgrounds, and yes, I have...
by Momojojololo | Feb 23, 2018 | Reactive Dog
When we first adopted Mo, we were excited for all the dog parks we would visit and all the dog friends he would make. When we realized he was barking and lunging on a leash at other dogs, we really hesitated. We had been to parks where off leash dogs approached us...
by Momojojololo | Feb 18, 2018 | Reactive Dog, Vet Stuff
Mo gets lots of love from me, so that means he gets lots of pets. There was a time when he wasn’t a big fan of affection, but he’s really come around. In an article from vetSTREET, they explain that petting a dog has some benefits for you, like reducing...
by Momojojololo | Feb 14, 2018 | Reactive Dog
Love Story It’s Valentine’s Day, time to get mushy! I am not the most sentimental person, in fact, I like to steer away from hugging and gushing and proclaiming my feelings. However, some things need to be expressed. When I first met my husband, I was a...
by Momojojololo | Feb 7, 2018 | Dog, Reactive Dog
Pre-Army Life I grew up in the great state of New York. Growing up, my main interest was competitive swimming. When I went to college, I swam for their college team and then in grad school, I pursued a degree in Sport Management so that I could follow my dream of...
Hi, I'm Joelle, Dog Mom to Geronimo and Lawrence. I am a dog trainer in training and I've had lots of years working with dogs in different capacities. I love dogs and I have a soft spot for those with behavioral challenges. I'm so happy that you're here!