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 movement can sometimes make focus harder — not easier. Most owners walk their dogs to calm them down. But in many cases, movement […]
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Week 4 in our Exercises for Focus Series If you’ve been working on building your dog’s focus amid distractions—as outlined in our Week 2 exercise—you’re ready for the next step: proofing your dog’s focus with distractions. Proofing is how we help dogs respond to familiar cues even when the picture changes. Dogs don’t automatically understand
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Week 3 in our Exercises For Focus Series. See Week 1 and Week 2. This week, we’re taking a look at something dog owners often overlook—but something that quietly supports every other part of your training. Building calm in dogs makes it easier for them to focus and respond. Before we move forward, it’s important
Mindful Monday: How Building Calm Helps Your Dog Focus Read More »
If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, you already know that I lost my heart dog this week. Havoc’s passing has affected me in ways that I’m still processing, but it also reminded me just how much she reshaped my life simply by being in it. The truth is: she’s a dog I
Learning to Slow Down: Mindfulness Lessons From My Heart Dog Read More »
Life can make training your dog at home feel hard. Between changing schedules, busy days, visitors, and general life chaos, dog training often slips to the bottom of the list. If you’re overwhelmed but still want quick dog training routines or easy dog training games, you’re not alone. Any time life feels hectic, the goal
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In the United States, we’re gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this week. With all the cooking, visiting, and holiday chaos, it can be easy for your dog to get less attention than usual—or for all the activity to become overstimulating, leading to unwanted behaviors. That’s why I invite you to take a few moments this
Mindful Monday: A Dog Lover’s Gratitude Scavenger Hunt (Free Printable) Read More »
Enrichment for dogs has become a buzzword in the pet world, and for good reason. Many dog owners are actively seeking dog enrichment activities and training ideas they can use at home. What you might not know is that there are different types of enrichment, and each one uniquely supports a dog’s well-being. So what
Dog Enrichment Activities & Training: How Visual Enrichment Works Read More »
Every day joy for your dog. And for you! When life feels chaotic, it’s easy to believe there isn’t enough time for fun. But here’s the truth — finding joy isn’t just possible, it’s essential for both you and your dog. And it becomes much more achievable when you create a Joy List. A Joy
Little Joys, Big Bonds: Creating a Joy List for You and Your Dog Read More »
We’re always looking for ways to tire our dogs out — longer walks, faster paces, more activity. But what if the key to a truly calm, content dog isn’t doing more… it’s slowing down? It might sound cliché, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your dog is let them slow down and
Follow Their Nose: Easy Scent Enrichment Ideas for a Happier, Calmer Dog Read More »
