Is your family being held hostage by your young dog?
The jumping. The mouthing. Grabbing the leash, your clothes, your kids...
No matter what you tell your dog to do, he seems to do the opposite...
"Come" means run away. "Leave it" means eat it. "Drop it" starts a game of keep away.
You're stressed, embarrassed, and overwhelmed.
With my Family Survival Guide, you can get through your dog's first years without the stress and chaos.
Get 5 easy-to-implement survival strategies to get you through this time with your home, family, and sanity intact.
Learn why you and your dog are struggling with difficult behaviors and big emotions right now. Understanding leads to confidence and connection.
Develop routines that support success for both your dog and your kids—you don't have to choose!
Calm the chaos. Protect your kids. Enjoy your dog.
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"Anastacia is extremely knowledgeable, calm and very patient. She really cares about the animals she works with as well as their families."
Jan & Kalli
You don't have a "bad dog," you have an adolescent.
Adolescence in dogs is a life stage that takes place between 6 months and 2 years of age, although some dogs may take longer to mature. During this phase, your adorable puppy turns into some diabolical mixture of toddler and teenager...
You don't have a bad dog and you aren't a bad parent. With a few simple changes and a little planning, you can live with and maybe even like your dog.
When you have the right support, this stage won’t feel so overwhelming.
Picture it...
You're sitting on the couch on a Sunday morning enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Your kids are playing nearby. You dog lies on her bed, chewing on her toy. No one is yelling.
Sound like a dream? Well I can't get your kids to let you enjoy your coffee in peace (sorry!), but I can help with the dog!
Adolescence can actually be a really exciting and fun time, full of exploring, learning, and bonding. With the right tools, your dog can be an enjoyable part of your family.
Figure out how you fit together with the 5 strategies in my FREE Adolescent Dog Family Survival Guide!
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Hey, I'm Anastacia!
I’ve spent nearly my entire life learning about animal behavior and helping people better understand their pets. Almost every day I talk to stressed out parents juggling life with their kids and their rowdy adolescent dog.
Family life is already busy, especially when your dog hits those difficult teenage years. That's why I created the Adolescent Dog Family Survival Guide. I packaged up the tools I give to my clients into an easy-to-follow (and kinda cute!) guide for getting your young dog to fit into your home, family, and routines. I'll help you prepare so you can handle your dog's adolescence like the calm, confident parent you want to be.
Ready to calm the chaos?
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