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written by me.

​This Isn’t What I Signed Up For: Navigating Emotional and Behavioral Challenges In Pet Relationships

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The Hallmark Dog Syndrome: It's Like the Human Equivalent of Body Shaming

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Canine Love on the Rebound (originally published in the Chicago Tribune)

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​​​Love, but not Like? Like, but not Love? Feelings are Messy.

 

On Expectations and Disappointments: Love the One You're With

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The Importance of Really Liking Your Dog​​

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How To Love a Fearful Dog

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Falling Short: Life and Love with an Imperfect Dog

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audio.

Dog Mom and Dad Roundtable: Shy & Fearful Dogs

Coming to terms with not having the dog you planned

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Bringing Clinical Training to the Problem of Special Needs Pets

Kristen Buller, MA, LCSW - Interview on Pet Life Radio​

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Liz's Story: Tovi's Gift

Believe in Dog Podcast 

 

​More Than a Dog

Rumble Strip​​​​​​​​​

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support.

 The eXtraOrdinary Dog Community - Shy and Fearful Dogs

Facebook Group

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Dog Centred Care : The Emotional Experience of Dogs and their caregivers

Facebook Group

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Kate LaSala, CTC, CBCC-KA, PCBC-A, CSAT, FFCP-E

Kate is a professional dog trainer and certified behavior consultant specializing in fear and aggression. She is also an end-of-life companion animal doula.  She offers support for end-of-life care decisions, as well as surrendering, re-homing, and behavioral euthanasia.

 

For individual counseling, see Therapy & Support Groups page. The providers listed have experience in pet relationships, including complicated ones.