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Little Joys, Big Bonds: Creating a Joy List for You and Your Dog

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 […]

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Mindful Mondays: How to Reduce Halloween Stress for Your Dog

Simple, mindful ways to keep your pup calm, safe, and happy on Halloween night. With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s easy to forget just how strange this holiday can feel from our dog’s point of view. The doorbell rings nonstop, unfamiliar scents drift in from outside, and the people they know suddenly look and sound different

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Follow Their Nose: Simple Dog Scent Enrichment Ideas

Follow Their Nose: Easy Scent Enrichment Ideas for a Happier, Calmer Dog

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

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When You Don’t Know Where to Start: How To Pick Dog Training Goals You Can Stick To This Week

When You Don’t Know Where to Start: How To Pick Dog Training Goals You Can Stick To This Week

It happened to me just this morning—decision paralysis. I had what should have been a simple decision to make for a community theatre production I’m working on (where I spend my time when I’m not training dogs) It seemed like a small choice, yet without it, I couldn’t announce the event I am working on.

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Just Breath!

Monday Motivation for Dog Owners:  Simple Ways to Bond and Reset Your Energy

Mondays always feel like a fresh start to me. A new opportunity to tackle the world. But then my ADHD brain hits. The part of my brain that thinks about all of the things I want to get done this week. The part of my brain that has a hard time prioritizing my to-do list.

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