dog care and dog training

Dog Separation Anxiety: Signs and Natural Help

If your dog panics when you grab your keys, or you come home to shredded blinds and a very stressed pup, you are not dealing with “spite.” Separation anxiety is a real panic response to being alone, and it is not uncommon. The good news is that many dogs improve dramatically with a thoughtful plan...

How to Potty Train Your Puppy in 7 Days

Potty training can feel like an around-the-clock job for the first week. The good news is that puppies learn patterns fast when we make the pattern easy : frequent trips outside, the same potty spot, a clear cue, and a reward that makes your puppy think, “Ohhhh, this is what you wanted!” This 7-day...

Loose Leash Walking: Stop the Pulling

Loose leash walking isn't about forcing your dog to stay glued to your knee. It's about teaching one simple skill: when the leash is loose, we move forward . When the leash is tight, we pause, reset, and try again. That's it. No yanking, no wrestling match, no “my dog is stubborn” spiral. As a...

7 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Barking at the Window

If your dog barks at the window like it is their full-time job, you are not alone. From your dog’s perspective, the window is basically a giant, ever-changing trigger machine: squirrels, delivery drivers, skateboards, other dogs, and that one neighbor who exists a little too loudly. The good news:...

About Maggie Sullivan

Hi, I’m Maggie Sullivan, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and former veterinary clinic team member. I’m also the person who routinely finds a surprise paw print on my leggings five minutes before a meeting and considers it a neutral life event. Welcome to Good Dogly. If you’re here...