Love is important, but love alone won’t fix fear.
If you’re considering adopting a rescue dog and you’re worried about trauma, shutdown behavior, reactivity, or “what did I just bring home?”, this episode will help you make a smarter decision and avoid the mistakes that set dogs and adopters up to fail.
I’m joined by canine behavior consultant Kate LaSalla, who specializes in fear, aggression, and complex behavior cases. We talk about what rescue dogs actually need beyond love, how to spot a true “project dog,” and what to do early so problems don’t get bigger.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
If you want to do right by a rescue dog and protect your household at the same time, this conversation will give you clarity, not guilt.
LEARN MORE ABOUT KATE LASALA:
Visit rescuedbytraining.com to access Kate’s free handouts, infographics, dog training tips, blog, and services.
P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk during this episode. That was our former name before we embraced the fur, mess, and mayhem. Same content, just a name that fits better now.
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Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.
Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.
No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.
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