Sunday, December 21, 2025

ARTICLES BY STEPHANIE VICHINSKY COEUR VOICE CONTRIBUTOR

ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog

Thank you again to everyone who has emailed us at [email protected]. We love reading the questions and kind words. We truly enjoy this opportunity to share knowledge with our community.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog

Thank you again to all the wonderful dog owners who have been emailing me at [email protected]. I am reading about a very wide variety of issues and want you all to know that I read them carefully and plan to address each one as we move along. That being said, …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog

There is a big misconception about the necessity of exercise for dogs. While daily exercise is important for all dogs, it’s very rarely the “fix” we are hoping for when dealing with problem behaviors.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

ADVICE: The Common Sense Dog

Now that we have discussed the first steps on creating calmness during the walks, we can address the next vital step to eliminating reactivity or aggression on the walk. Physical positioning plays a part in the behaviors we see on the walk, both good and bad. Teaching our dogs where …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

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