By Karyn Garvin, on October 6th, 2011
Recently I went to a very interesting and unusual appointment at a client’s home. Typically when I arrive, I am carrying a 5×7 card, which my office has given me, containing the client’s information. The notes on this particular card told me that this family had two dogs, Winchester and Malcolm, and that they were not . . . → Read More: The Evidence Did Not Add Up
By Karyn Garvin, on September 21st, 2011
Today, I went for an early morning walk with a former client of mine. She is very dog- savvy, having owned, trained and shown a number of dogs in her lifetime. But even with all of her experience she needed a little professional assurance.
The dog she has now is a huge, powerful, unneutered, young male Doberman . . . → Read More: It’s just a choice …
By Karyn Garvin, on September 14th, 2011
Words are indeed powerful. One word that holds deep meaning for me is the word “Greater.â€
Have you ever wondered, as I have wondered, if the life of a human being is “Greater†than the life of one of God’s creatures?
As a young child living in India, I met a man who held all animals in the . . . → Read More: The Word … “Greaterâ€
By Karyn Garvin, on August 30th, 2011
My dearest friend, Diane Rath is in hospice at this moment and will be making her transition any day now. Diane is also the most talented artist I have ever known. She blessed my book, Dogs Do Go to Heaven with the painting for its cover.
I had the privilege of spending time with her recently as . . . → Read More: Heartfelt
By Karyn Garvin, on July 27th, 2011
Copyright © 2011 by Karyn Garvin
It is very important to do everything possible to reduce your dog’s anxiety during thunderstorms. Dogs’ fears of thunderstorms tend to worsen with age. By minimizing their anxiety level, you will also minimize the progression of worsening symptoms over the years.
Since no two dogs are exactly alike, calming techniques that . . . → Read More: Managing Thunderstorm Phobia
By Karyn Garvin, on May 18th, 2011
When people get a new dog, they may think: “One of the things I’m going to do with my dog is go to the dog park or take it to a dog day care.â€Â That could be a good idea, or maybe not.  How would you know?
The age of your dog is a good indicator. Puppies . . . → Read More: Dogs Grow Up
By Karyn Garvin, on March 30th, 2011
The story I’m about to share with you happened well over 30 years ago. It is a true story that has helped guide me throughout my career as a dog trainer. Its message is about moving on and not dragging the past into the present. Dragging the past into the present will oftentimes handicap us. Being . . . → Read More: Don’t Handicap Your Pet Copyright © 2011 by Karyn Garvin
By Karyn Garvin, on January 31st, 2011
Eating Disorders in Dogs
Yesterday I learned of another story whereby one of our client’s puppies was on its way to the veterinarian for consuming non-eatable things.
PLEASE Read the following article and share it with your friends. Then read Paula’s testimony about her experience with her dog.
Thank You
Love,
Karyn
Who Said You Shouldn’t . . . → Read More: Eating Disorders in Dogs
By Karyn Garvin, on September 30th, 2010
I enjoyed hearing about your new dog. I always chuckle when I hear
about people doing their research on breeds. My mouth usually drops
open and I have a hard time not squirming in my chair when I listen to
the part about how the book said their very smart and great with whoever and  whatever.
Probably the most accurate . . . → Read More: Sharing thoughts in a letter to my uncle Ed.
By Karyn Garvin, on September 18th, 2010
Nena came in to our training facility terrified of walking her dogs out in public. She had frightening memories from her past, and Nina was overpowered by fear.
Assessing the dogs, I could see that they were both older and gentle, which meant that they could easily be walked safely. It was Nena’s fear that was holding . . . → Read More: Overpowered By Fear
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