emBARK

06/06/2026

Happy Corgi Day! ❤️

06/04/2026

Dandelion Fluff makes slow mo look like regular mo 😎

06/04/2026

Wow. This quote reflects a lot of what we do in behavior modification. ❤️

06/03/2026

Need help, but don't want to tackle the hard stuff on your own with your dog? We can help!

Struggling with house manners? Nail trims? Loose leash walking? Coming when called? Calmer greetings? Crate training? We got you!
These two hour sessions will focus on whatever skills you would like to accelerate. A credentialed trainer will work on teaching your dog these life lessons for the first 90 minutes and then bring you back in for the last 30 minutes to transfer the skills to you. You will receive videos and guidance as you put these skills into play in your daily life. This two hour session is currently $100 as an intro rate. Your discovery form in the booking will help to find the pieces you would like to address, as well as a conversation with our trainer. As in true emBARK form, our methods are based on the most current recommendations from the veterinary world, always ethical, effective and empathic. Get on the list today while these spots are hot by emailing us.

06/03/2026

Millie on her throne 👑

06/02/2026

Thanks to all who came out for the Lifelong Learner’s Academy today! I had a full house and great questions.

06/02/2026

Fauna rocking her mat work and being adorable. 🥰

06/01/2026

This should set off alarm bells for anyone who sees dogs presenting with behavior issues. I know for my own case load, pain (ortho, derm, GI, dental, etc) is something we spend a lot of time diving into. I have the advantage of assessing gait of any dog who comes to see me as they move around my space. And MANY of these dogs are sent back to their veterinarian for assessments of pain. While we have evidence out of the ground breaking MIlls paper (Mills et al 2020) that estimated that up to 80% of dogs coming in for behavior help have underlying pain, here is more radiographic evidence that aligns with these findings. 60% of the dogs aged 4-10 years old in this study had evidence of osteoarthritis in one OR MORE joints. This is not a disease of old age, this is a condition that affects dogs in middle age and younger. Assessing for pain in a behavior consultation is something that must occur. Relationships between behavior clinicians and your dog’s veterinarian can help these dogs. Behavior issues will not be solved without the resolution of painful conditions. I am thankful for the wide web of incredible DVMs in our area who collaborate with their expertise to add to our behavior plans to help these dogs. (https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/canine-osteoarthritis-an-underdiagnosed-condition/

(For curious minds, chondrodystrophic dogs were eliminated from this study, or I suspect it would have have been higher percentages of OA)

A recent new study of canine osteoarthritis highlights how often this condition goes undiagnosed, leading to potential missed opportunities to provide adequate pain management and optimize patient quality of life.

05/30/2026

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Sniffari weekend!
$35 for 30 minutes for one dog! $17.50 for each additional dog!

We will snuffle and explore our way through the day 😎