Experiences with neurodivergence.
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 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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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
As the holidays approach, I always find myself in the same situation: a last-minute invitation pops up—or I’ve had the invite for weeks but completely put off thinking about it—and suddenly I’m scrambling for a gift. I hate showing up empty-handed, and I also love giving something that feels thoughtful, personal, and, of course, dog-themed.
No Need to Freak Out Over a Last-Minute Gift: Printable Dog-Themed Holiday Tags Read More »
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.
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.
Monday Motivation for Dog Owners: Simple Ways to Bond and Reset Your Energy Read More »
From focus challenges to sensory overload—training solutions designed for your brain and your dog.
ADHD Dog Owner Training Tips: What Actually Works When You’re Overwhelmed Read More »
I grew up quiet and dreamy, never fitting the “typical” ADHD mold. Decades later, a diagnosis in my 40s finally gave me clarity—and compassion for myself. In this post, I share how ADHD shapes my life and my work as a dog trainer, and the tools I’m learning to make everyday tasks (and training sessions) easier.
One Dog Trainer’s Journey with Neurodivergence Read More »
