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Giving Reactive Dogs Choices: The Trust-Building Magic Behind Empowered Dogs
When you live with a reactive dog, it can feel like you're walking a tightrope—always anticipating what might set them off next. You...
Jun 52 min read


Intelligent Disobedience: Oxymoron or High-Level Communication?
"He's so stubborn." "She knows what I said, she's just ignoring me." "Why won’t he just listen?" Sound familiar? Traditionally, dog...
Jun 54 min read


Why Your Reactive Dog’s Outbursts Are Like Sneezes: Understanding Symptoms vs. Causes
Understanding your dog’s emotions is the key to lasting change When you sneeze, you don’t say you have a “sneezing problem;” you say it’s...
May 276 min read


Why I Don’t Use “Nothing in Life is Free” with Dogs—and What I Do Instead
For decades, traditional dog training has centered around control. The idea has been simple: a good dog is one that obeys. No hesitation....
May 213 min read


How Patience and Compassion Transforms Life with Your Reactive Dog
Living with a reactive dog can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One moment you’re enjoying a peaceful walk, and the next your dog is...
May 73 min read


Still a Dog Mom: Grieving a Dog and Coping With Pet Loss
The Rainbow Bridge Exploring the Ongoing Journey of Love When Your Dog Is Gone Last week I had a conversation with a friend who'd...
Apr 284 min read


How Your Stress Impacts Your Reactive Dog: What Science Says About the Dog-Human Bond
In Sync: How Your Dog Mirrors Your Emotions When you share your life with a reactive dog, you understand the heightened emotions that...
Apr 236 min read


Easter with a Reactive Dog: Tips for a Calm and Safe Holiday
This Easter is going to feel different for me because, for the first time in a long time, I won’t have a dog by my side. Although I’m not...
Apr 154 min read


Understanding Dog Bites: What Causes Them and How You Can Prevent Them
Most dog bites are from a dog you know. Dog Bite Prevention Week: Why It Matters Dog Bite Prevention Week is a time to educate, not...
Apr 86 min read
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