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Danielle Vrabel with her dog.

Danielle Vrabel with her dog.

Danielle Vrabel, CPDT-KA

Danielle Vrabel is a dog trainer who earned her CPDT-KA in 2020. Danielle is a proud pet mom of five pets: two dogs, two cats, and a corn snake. Danielle has fostered over 10 dogs and 15 cats/kittens as well as helped train shelter dogs before they are adopted. Both of Danielle’s dogs are pet therapy dogs, where she also volunteers her time helping evaluate future therapy dogs.

behavior
How to Potty Train a Puppy: From Pee Pad to Outside
And learn how often they have to go outside.
And learn how often they have to go outside.
behavior
Why Does Your Puppy Chase His Tail?
And when to talk to the vet.
And when to talk to the vet.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Scratch the Bed?
And why the scratching sessions seem never-ending.
And why the scratching sessions seem never-ending.
behavior
Can Dogs Communicate With Each Other?
It’s about more than barking.
It’s about more than barking.
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Kiwi?
If they’re even interested, that is.
If they’re even interested, that is.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Hump Me?
It’s not the best thing they do by any means.
It’s not the best thing they do by any means.
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Kiwi?
If they want some, that is.
If they want some, that is.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Lean on Me?
Cue the song, because your pup is the friend who will “help you carry on.”

Cue the song, because your pup is the friend who will “help you carry on.”
health
Are Hydrangeas Toxic to Cats?
They make your lawn look picture-perfect, but keep your cat away. Here’s why.
They make your lawn look picture-perfect, but keep your cat away. Here’s why.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Sit on Me?
“If I fits, I sits.”
“If I fits, I sits.”
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Coconuts?
To quote Scar, “I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts.” But can dogs snack on them?
To quote Scar, “I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts.” But can dogs snack on them?
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Are Dahlias Toxic to Dogs?
They’re pretty additions to any garden, but they’re not pup-friendly.
They’re pretty additions to any garden, but they’re not pup-friendly.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Whine All the Time?
It’s the saddest sound in the world.
It’s the saddest sound in the world.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Yawn So Much?
Reasons aside, it’s pretty darn cute.
Reasons aside, it’s pretty darn cute.
behavior
Why Does My Puppy Pee on My Bed?
And when will it stop?
And when will it stop?
behavior
How to Train With a Puppy Pad
First step: patience.
First step: patience.
behavior
How Long Does it Take to Potty Train a Puppy?
If anything requires patience, it’s this.
If anything requires patience, it’s this.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Sleep on Their Back?
It is so sweet...
It is so sweet...
behavior
How to Train a Dog to Stay
The first rule of thumb for you: patience.
The first rule of thumb for you: patience.
health
Why Does My Puppy Lick My Face? (And Should They?)
And when you want to draw the line at too many kisses.
And when you want to draw the line at too many kisses.
behavior
Can Dogs Have Bad Dreams or Nightmares?
Or is this something you only think is happening?
Or is this something you only think is happening?
behavior
Male vs. Female Dogs: Are There Any Real Differences?
World-renowned behaviorist Patricia McConnell explains.
World-renowned behaviorist Patricia McConnell explains.
behavior
When it Comes to Dog Crates, Think Outside the Literal Box
How to treat and prevent confinement anxiety.
How to treat and prevent confinement anxiety.
behavior
Puppy Training 101: How to Train a Puppy
You gotta start somewhere.
You gotta start somewhere.
behavior
Puppy Training 101: How to Train a Puppy (1)
You gotta start somewhere.
You gotta start somewhere.

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