Shel Graves Animal Consulting bringing animal chaplaincy to the PAWS Walk kick off festival in Edmonds. The words "animal chaplain" spark...

If we don’t want shock, choke, and prong collars to be used on dogs — and we don’t! What do we want? Dog training, dog treats, and dog...

You want to pet the floofy dog, but does she want to be petted? Recently, in a class I was teaching about animal learning, one of the...

Rescuing Wile E. Buddy now Haymitch from the brambles. At Shel Graves Animal Consulting we talk a lot about dogs and cats. These are the...

Add fun activities! Use the happiness plan. What is your dog or cat’s favorite activity? Can you give them 3-5 minutes more a day of your...

Recently, someone in an online forum asked an excellent question. I loved it so much I'm giving it a long answer here. They asked: What...

Reward-based training focuses on building a great bond between you and your happy puppy. Five steps to a great start.

Recently, Heidi Skievaski, owner of  Sublime Gardens ,  wrote a fantastic blog on about Creating Sensory Gardens for Dogs: A Haven of...

This is one of my favorite animal training tips: reward for calm. Relaxed on a mat, a great time to reward. Easier said than done, yes!...

Heidi Skievaski, owner of Sublime Gardens , wrote a fantastic blog on the topic: Creating Sensory Gardens for Dogs: A Haven of...

Give them a safe place to snooze! Question: Should I take my house-trained, crate-trained dog with me on vacation? Answer: It depends....

Question: Are you having difficulty with a barking, jumping, or lunging dog? Do you suspect this may be partly your fault because you...

Question: Will certain breeds of dog defy your attempts to teach them basic manners? Are Shih Tzus too stubborn? Frenchies too willful?...

To me, training is all about developing a solid way of communicating with animals, paying attention to what they are saying with their...

To me, training is all about developing a solid way of communicating with animals, paying attention to what they are saying with their...

Recently I taught a class at Edmonds College’s Creative Retirement Institute on Animal Behavior: How to Have a Happier Life With Your...

Recently, I had a client ask me what I thought about invisible fences. They were not surprised to hear that I am not a fan.  One concern...

At Shel Graves Animal Consulting, we seek to create a Culture of Compassion and encourage awareness of our Divine connection. We want all...

The holidays are coming. There are going to be a lot of new foods, new people, new decorations, and new things around your house. If you...

Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd is the book (and the knowledge) I wish I had had...