Mindful Mentor Behavior Consulting

06/13/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at NAVC HiVE East in Concord, NC on August 1–2!

Saturday will be a full day and I’ll be speaking on topics that are especially meaningful to me—improving veterinary experiences for behavior patients, strengthening communication in difficult cases, and talking about growth within veterinary technology.

🕙 10:00–10:50 AM | Reading the Room: How Clinics Influence Behavior
Small changes in clinic flow, team coordination, and body language can have a huge impact on patient stress and overall visit success.

🕚 11:00–11:50 AM | Bridging the Gap: Communication in Behavior Cases
Behavior cases can be emotional and complicated. We’ll talk about helping technicians navigate conversations around treatment options, safety, quality of life, rehoming, and end-of-life decisions.

🕒 3:00–3:50 PM | VTS Panel: Why Do It and Where Can I Go?
I’ll also be joining fellow specialists Megan Brashear BS, CVT, VTS (ECC) and Leslie Werezczak, LVTM, VTS (ECC) to discuss pursuing specialty certification and where it can take your career.

I’m honored to have the opportunity to share these topics and connect with other veterinary professionals. If you’ll be there, please come say hi—I’d love to meet you and talk behavior!

06/10/2026

Tucker’s puppy biting escalated even though his family was doing everything ‘right.’ This short read uncovers how frustration and emotional regulation shaped his behavior — and how small changes made a big difference. Read Tucker’s story and pick up practical tips for calmer, safer play. https://wix.to/DaO9be9

Tucker's family did everything right, but his puppy biting kept escalating. Discover how understanding frustration and emotional regulation changed his future.

06/08/2026

Can medication help with canine aggression? Discover when anti-anxiety and behavior-modifying medications can support your dog's behavior plan — and what they can’t do (they won’t change personality). Read practical guidance from a certified behavior pro and learn when medication may be part of a safe, effective plan. https://wix.to/rlWRzDv

Can medication help with canine aggression? Learn how anti-anxiety medications fit into behavior therapy, when they may help, and why they don't change your dog's personality.

06/06/2026

Argus wasn’t a bad dog—he was a worried one. 🐶 Read how behavior therapy, medical support, and a personalized plan helped him go from fear and defensive aggression at the vet to calm and confidence. A hopeful read for any pet owner facing similar challenges. Read more: https://wix.to/NR7gaqC

Argus wasn't a bad dog—he was a worried one. Follow his journey from fear and aggression at the veterinary clinic to confidence and calm through behavior therapy, medical support, and a personalized treatment plan.

05/31/2026

Delia’s separation anxiety felt impossible — until step-by-step training turned panic into peace. Read how small, consistent changes made huge progress and learn practical tips you can try with your dog today. Read more: https://wix.to/lX2eZVl

What looked like a loving bond quickly became a serious case of separation anxiety. Discover how Delia learned to stay home alone and why there's hope for dogs struggling with the same challenges.

03/05/2026

Is your puppy crying in the crate and everyone says to just ignore it? Sometimes that noise is separation anxiety — not misbehavior.

New on the blog: simple steps to recognize early signs and help your pup feel safe when alone.

Read more: https://wix.to/3v2196J

Your puppy is crying in the crate, and everyone has advice: ignore it, wait it out, they’ll grow out of it. But sometimes persistent whining isn’t attention-seeking—it’s anxiety. Learning how to recognize early separation anxiety and respond appropriately can make all the difference in helpi...

05/26/2025

🚀 Exciting News! We’re launching a weekly webinar tailored just for YOU! Join us as we explore YOUR cases and learn together. Click here to learn more: https://wix.to/BSp7PY4

We're launching a weekly webinar to discuss YOUR cases. Click to learn more.

01/05/2025

People are often surprised when they hear that I address cat behavioral challenges as well as dogs. While I do meet with more dogs than cats, I absolutely love working with cats. I think they are often underappreciated and tend to be complex, intelligent, and wanting in care from both the public and professionals alike.

This is an article I wrote a while ago, but have only just added to the Online Library. It is certainly not all inclusive, but I hope it will serve as a good starting point for cat owners hoping to improve the lives of their kitties.

https://www.mindfulmentorbehavior.com/post/environmental-set-up-for-happy-cats

05/09/2024

Phew! I know I've been silent on social media for a while. It's been a crazy few weeks. I'm trying to transition my Client Resource list from PDFs on my Google Drive into articles and videos that can be accessed directly from my website.

In today's upload, we'll take a look at using "capturing." I love this technique for teaching "down" to "difficult" dogs. Lots of dogs struggle to learn how to lie down effectively and I've found this technique works great with most of them.

You can also use capturing to teach a "speak," "Look at that," "leave it," etc. Capturing is fantastic for building your repertoire of trained behaviors AND training good decision making skills.

Capturing is a training technique that rewards naturally performing behaviors and puts them on cue.