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...

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...

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...

December is one of the hardest months for training your dog at home. Between changing schedules, decorating, visitors, and holiday commitments, dog training can easily slip to the bottom of the list...

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...

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...

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...