3 Lost Dogs was created to provide pet training and behavior help for dog owners with adopted/rescued dogs. Here you’ll find articles, how-to’s, videos and other resources, all geared toward helping you make the most of your life with your dog(s).
Most of the tips and resources provided by 3 Lost Dogs can be used with any dog, regardless of whether they came from a shelter or a breeder. But “secondhand” dogs come with their own special considerations, and this site aims to address them.
About Me
3LostDogs.com is owned and run by Katie Buvala.
When I was little, and grown ups asked me the obligatory “What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?” I would reply, “I want to work with animals.” and they would always respond “You mean you want to be a vet?”
This annoyed me. Grownups have no imagination, I would think. I didn’t want to vaccinate dogs. I wanted to train dogs.
And train dogs I have. I have eight years experience working with a variety of dogs and a variety of behavior problems. I’ve been volunteering for nearly six years at a local animal shelter where I have met all kinds of dogs and have gained an understanding of how the world looks through a shelter dog’s eyes.
I’ve been training and competing in agility since 2006. I’ve also trained in canine disc for about the same amount of time, though so far it’s been more for fun than for competition.
Over the years I’ve also attended a number of seminars and classes on dogs. As a result of all this hands-on experience and formal training, I’ve gotten a sense of what works for dogs and what doesn’t, and how to adapt what I’m teaching to the unique dog I’m working with.
My greatest training success was with my own dog, Jonas. I started out as a foster parent to Jonas, who was a shy, nervous young dog and especially fearful around kids. I ended up adopting him and transformed him into a happy, outgoing, and titled agility competitor. Now, I’d trust Jonas to let a toddler play with him.
However, my knowledge is not unlimited, and when there is something I don’t know, I can direct you to people who do.
I live in Arizona, which has its own challenges (how do you work on dog training in 115 degree heat?), with the three lost dogs for whom this site was named. Meet the three lost dogs.
