How to Use the âBack to Grazing Protocolâ
Our dogs look to us for so much guidance and reassurance. When we get over-excited, so do our dogs. When we become fearful, our dogs can pick up on that too. So, what can we do to keep our dogs calm in stressful situations? It all starts with you and how you react to stimuli […]
How to Reframe Your âDifficultâ Dogâs Behavior
When we have negative thoughts about how our dog behaves, it often leads to trust leaks in our partnership. We definitely donât want this. But there are ways to turn your thinking around and reframe your dogâs behavior so that it doesnât damage your bond. I truly believe we all have the capacity and […]
How Not to Socialize Your Dog or Puppy
There are so many theories of how socializing dogs should be done. However, some of these methods might not be right for your dog. In fact, there are three common socialization myths that I want you to be aware of. In this post, Iâm going to share these myths with you and explain why attempting […]
The Best Way to Help Your Reactive Dog
How can you truly help your reactive dog? I feel really passionate about this topic. Why? Because I hear so many stories of dog moms and dog families struggling with reactive dog training that just doesnât work for them. We have these outdated beliefs in the dog training world that are harming our dogs emotional […]
How to Walk a Reactive Dog in Peace
Is your dog so out of control and/or reactive that you’re afraid to walk them on a leash? There’s nothing more stressful than walking an unruly and reactive dog who could pull, lunge, or bark hysterically at any minute. If you’re struggling with this problem with your dog, I want to help you change […]
How to Deal with Leash Reactivity
Is your dog reactive on the leash? Maybe your dog hates being on the leash and wonât even let you put it on. Or, perhaps your dog pulls on the leash and lunges towards other dogs, moving objects, or other people. Whatever the case, your dog is not a fan of the leash and will […]
What to do When Your Dog Wonât Listen
What should you do when your dog won’t listen? You tell them to come to you, they run in the opposite direction. You ask them to stop barking, and they bark louder. You ask them to get off the couch, and they snuggle into it some more. You get the idea. Sometimes, it feels like […]
How to Build a Dogâs Trust in You to Keep Them Safe
If your dog has experienced a traumatic event or has PTSD from such an event, supporting and making your dog feel safe is so important. As dog moms (and human beings), we hate to see a dog in any pain or emotional distress. If we could protect all of the dogs in the world […]
What Does it Mean to be an Advocate for Your Puppy or Young Dog?
What does it mean to be an advocate for your puppy or young dog? Dogs donât have a voice to speak up when something is wrong. They may try to alert you by barking, howling, or whining, but they canât say actual words. Dogs use behavior to communicate. When dogs are young, they are very […]
How 3 Reactive Dogs Learned to Live in Harmony
Bettina’s life was turned upside down when they decided to adopt Murphy, a deaf dog with OCD, after seeing his handsome face on a rescue website. It quickly became apparent that Murphy had a LOT more going on than a hearing impairment… Bettina says… “We adopted Murphy knowing his deafness meant special needs, but quickly […]
How a Troubled Rescue Dog Became a Brilliant Partner
Sue is a professional dog trainer, so she has a lot of experience dealing with and training difficult dogs. However, nothing could have prepared her for the battle that Charlie would bring to her and her family. Sue rescued Charlie and it wasnât long before she suspected that he was very different from other dogs […]
Why Dog Moms are Natural Mothers
In its purest form, unconditional love is not contingent upon your dogâs behavior. Yes, you might get frustrated or even angry when your dog misbehaves, but you donât stop loving them because of it. Thereâs a reason why I call myself and you guys âdog momsâ, itâs because you are, in a sense, your dogâs […]
