Adopting a dog with a traumatic past isn’t for the faint of heart. But for those who do, the rewards run deep. I recently sat down with...

Many dog trainers keep insisting you should never distract your reactive dog when you see one of their triggers. I completely disagree! I...

If you’ve spent any time researching how to help a reactive dog, you’ve probably seen trainers say “don’t distract your dog.”  They...

If your dog barks, lunges, jumps at you or freezes on walks, they're not misbehaving, they're feeling overwhelmed. They could be...

Parenting a reactive dog is challenging. There’s no doubt about it. You feel overwhelmed, frustrated and isolated. I’ve raised two...

When it comes to life with your reactive dog, your mindset matters more than you might think. The lens through which you observe your...

When you live with a reactive dog, it can feel like you’re constantly managing explosions—barking, lunging, growling, freezing. It’s...

If you’ve been told to “just tire your dog out more” or “give them a puzzle toy,” you’re not alone—and you might have wondered if that...

I’ve been working with reactive dogs since I started my dog training career. I’ve always had a passion for helping these dogs and their...