Tips for training your dog
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 […]
Movement Doesn’t Calm — It Activates Read More »
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 always feels like the perfect time for a fresh start—a chance to create new habits and finally do the things we’ve been meaning
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Dog toys for training and engagement How can you tell you’re on a blog written for neurodivergent dog lovers by a neurodivergent dog trainer? I’m sharing my favorite dog Christmas gift ideas less than one week before Christmas. The good news? Your dog does not care if these show up on December 25th… or the
Last-Minute Dog Gifts I Actually Love (From Tug-E-Nuff) Read More »
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 »
Week 2 in our Exercises For Focus Series So, you’re successfully building your dog’s focus with the micro-training sessions from Week 1’s Name Game. Great job! But now it’s time for the next challenge: How is your Dog’s Focus Amid Distraction? And if you’re reading this in December… you already know the vibe. Holiday distractions
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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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Dog enrichment toys aren’t just about giving your dog something fun to do. They can bring you peace, too—and they can help prevent unwanted behaviors from popping up or escalating. During my chat with Tracy Otsuka on ADHD for Smart Ass Women, she asked what my favorite ADHD workaround was. I told her, “Having lots
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A step-by-step guide to improving your dog’s impulse control and creating a calmer holiday home through short, positive training sessions. The holidays are basically a sparkle-covered impulse control test for dogs (and, let’s be honest, for us too). With the smell of roast turkey, shiny ornaments, and guests who think “just one cookie” won’t hurt,
Holiday Dog Training Tips: How to Teach Your Dog to Leave It Read More »
Like many dog owners, I’ve been there. Determined to stay consistent with my dog training sessions and do a little every day. And honestly? I usually start strong, training two days in a row! Then suddenly, the week slips by before I even remember that third session. By the time I get back to the
Teach your dog to relax anywhere with this simple spot training routine—perfect for holiday guests, busy homes, and year-round calm. The holidays can be joyful, but for dogs and their owners, they can also be chaotic. Between guests arriving, food on the counters, and new decorations everywhere, it’s easy for even the best-behaved pups to
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