Is Your Dog Overwhelmed? A Guide to Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS)
If your dog is struggling with big feelings—fear, anxiety, or stress—you’re not alone. Many dogs show signs of FAS every…
Love Dogs? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Always Pet Them | Respecting Canine Space & Comfort
Many dogs don’t enjoy being touched by strangers—and that’s okay. Learn why respecting your dog’s space bubble, choice, and comfort…
What Is “Balanced” Dog Training — And Do Dogs Need Correction to Learn?
The term “balanced training” is often used to describe a training style that combines both rewards (like treats, toys or…
“My Dog Is High Energy!” — What That Really Means To a Behavior Professional
When someone tells me their dog is “high energy,” it usually points to one (or more) of a few underlying…
Teaching a Dog to Sit – “Sit Happens” – But Should It?” – Should SIT be the First Thing We Teach?
Teaching a dog to SIT is often the first cue guardians teach but let’s dig deeper on this training cue!…
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and our relationship with dogs
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, social skills, and decision-making abilities. We often talk about…