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Should Your Reactive Dog Wear a Halloween Costume? Give Them a Choice
Should your dog wear a Halloween costume? My first dog, Jake, disliked his, while his best friend, Sally, was perfectly comfortable in hers. Learn how to read your dog’s body language and decide whether dressing up is right for them—because the best Halloween outfit is one your dog feels comfortable wearing.
Oct 53 min read
How to Create a Safe Space for Your Reactive Dog
Every dog deserves a place to take a break. Learn how to create a comfortable safe space and set boundaries that give your reactive dog room to rest.
Oct 45 min read
A Halloween Challenge for Reactive Dogs: Fun Activities for Your Dog
Halloween can be overwhelming for a reactive dog, but it can still be fun. Join our free challenge for a game board of activities you can choose at your dog’s pace, plus weekly videos with ideas and encouragement from me and Archie.
Sep 272 min read
Why Your Reactive Dog Training Plan Needs to Fit Your Real Life
Reactive dog training does not have to take over your life. Learn how to prioritize, simplify, integrate, and adapt your dog's training plan so you can make consistent progress without exhausting yourself.
Sep 246 min read
Life After the Puppy Mill: One Dog Mom’s Story of Love, Healing & Second Chances
What does healing look like for a dog who has never known safety? One devoted dog mom shares the challenges, breakthroughs, and deep rewards of helping three former puppy mill dogs learn to trust, connect, and enjoy their second chance.
Sep 204 min read
Do I Love My Friendly Dog More Than I Loved My Reactive Dogs?
Life with a friendly dog is undeniably easier—but easier doesn’t mean more deeply loved. I reflect on how life with Archie differs from life with my reactive dogs, Jake and Shadow Dawn, and why love cannot be measured by difficulty.
Sep 137 min read
Is Reactive Dog Training Working? 6 Signs Your Dog Is Making Progress
Reactive dog training progress isn’t only measured by whether your dog reacts. Discover six meaningful signs that you and your dog are moving forward—from calmer responses and quicker recovery to greater confidence on both ends of the leash.
Sep 84 min read
10 Ways to Be a Responsible Dog Guardian (Especially When Your Dog Is Reactive)
What does it really mean to be a responsible dog guardian? It’s about much more than food, walks, and basic training. From understanding your dog’s behavior and providing enrichment to advocating for their needs and setting realistic expectations, responsible dog ownership means meeting the dog in front of you where they are—including when that dog is reactive, fearful, or anxious.
Aug 318 min read
How Serious Was My Dog's Bite? Understanding the Dunbar Bite Scale
How serious was your dog's bite? The answer isn't determined by how scary the incident looked. Learn how behavior professionals use the Dunbar Bite Scale to assess bite severity, why context and bite history matter, and what your dog's bite can—and can't—tell you about future risk.
Aug 1215 min read
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