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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...