Khris Erickson | Profile

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Join date: Dec 8, 2021

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Not only do I love dogs, but I care about their people too!

I know how frustrating and helpless you can feel when your dog’s behavior makes your life difficult. I am passionate about using my dog training and behavior knowledge to help you improve your life, as well as improve the well-being of your dog.

I have worked with countless dogs and their owners over the last 20 years helping them with manners training, as well as counseling on behavior concerns. After working with me, my clients and their dogs are able to enjoy their relationship, and my clients have tools they can use to problem solve future dog related issues.

My certification as a Separation Anxiety Professional gives me the expertise to help clients whose dogs are suffering from owner absences. I am able to help clients that are desperate to get their lives back from dogs that cannot be left alone without experiencing panic.

Posts (58)

Aug 11, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Why You Shouldn't Leave a Dog With Separation Anxiety Alone

If your dog panics when you leave, one of the most important things you can do during treatment is prevent them from experiencing that panic whenever possible. I know it sounds counterintuitive to avoid the very thing you're trying to overcome, but there's good reason for this. Dogs with separation anxiety have learned that being alone means they are not safe. When they repeatedly panic every time their owner leaves, they are essentially practicing that emotional response over and over again....

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Jul 17, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Why Teach Your Dog Tricks?

When most people think about teaching dog tricks, they picture party entertainment. But trick training does much more than impress your friends. It builds confidence, improves communication, provides mental exercise, and can even make everyday life easier. Let me tell you how I learned that firsthand... Why teach your dog tricks? Improve your training skills Strengthen your relationship Provide mental enrichment Build body awareness and coordination Help your dog become a better learner Teach...

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Apr 10, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Quick Ways to Reduce Barking

Is your dog's barking disturbing neighbors and now you're getting complaints? Or maybe you are just worried that the number of noises that trigger your dog’s arousal and barking are causing your dog to become stressed. Or maybe you’re the one who is stressed from your dog’s barking. Before we talk about what to do, it’s important to understand this: Barking isn’t the problem. It’s a symptom. Dogs bark for a reason. They bark because they hear something, see something, feel something, or...

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