I Became a Middle-Aged Cliché. And It Made Me a Better Dog Trainer

I never thought it would happen to me. But I hit 50, and before I knew it, I started exploring topics that used to make me roll my eyes a little. Some happened by accident. I was bored one Wednesday...

When One Broken Computer Broke My Entire Routine: ADHD, Executive Function, and the Cost of Disruption

Why neurodivergent brains don’t always recover from disruption as quickly as we’d like. Life really got away from me over the last few months. If you’ve visited the blog recently...

Was This Impulse By Worth It? The Interactive Dog Ball Toy

Hi. Jenny here.Labrador Retriever.Emphasis on retriever. My human’s been sick. You may have heard about that last week when she wrote an article about how to take care of your dogs when you have...

Caring for Your Dog When You’re Running on Empty

Dog Training on Low Energy Days Jump to recommended products On those days when your energy is low, how does it affect your dog? We all have them. Maybe you’re sick. Maybe life has been draining. Or...

Movement Doesn’t Calm — It Activates

What ADHD Brains (and Dogs) Can Teach Us About Arousal This month, we’ve been focusing on building habits that support loose-leash walking.Before we go any further, let’s pause and look at why...

Habits That Help Build Your Dog’s Attention on Walks

This week, our goal is to build better walking skills by training a dog who wants to stay close to you. I call this magnetizing the position. When you train a dog to want to stay near you, building...

Habits That Help Build Loose Leash Walking With Your Dog

The beginning of a new year often inspires us to start fresh—new projects, new routines, new habits. For many dog owners, one of the first things on that list is loose leash walking. And honestly? I...

Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (and What to Try Instead)

A realistic reset for dog owners—especially distracted, overwhelmed ones. It’s the day before New Year’s Eve. And like clockwork, I just signed up for a weight-loss Facebook support group. A new year...

Building Your Dog’s Focus While Walking

Week 5 in our Exercises For Focus Series If you’ve been working through the exercises outlined in the first four weeks of our Exercises for Focus series, you’re probably starting to notice real...