Extending an Invitation: Why Your Expectations Matter

Extending an Invitation: Why Your Expectations Matter

Both humans and dogs crave connection. We’ve got a deep social need to belong that’s hardwired into us. That’s why invitations are so important for establishing a partnership with your dog – it’s an instant gateway to connection! So, how do you extend an invitation that builds a partnership bond? I had a really interesting […]

How Your Thoughts Can Sabotage Progress with Your Dog

How Your Thoughts Can Sabotage Progress with Your Dog

Are your thoughts getting in the way of you living a safe, calm, and happy life with your dog? I’m sorry to say that this could very well be the case! Ok, so if you haven’t already guessed, I’m talking about thoughts generated by your primitive, reptilian brain … you know, the part of your […]

What Do Different Dog Greetings Really Mean?

What Do Different Dog Greetings Really Mean?

Have you ever wondered why your dog greets you the way they do? Why do they get so excited when you come home? Why do they jump up, spin around in circles, or clobber you with their front paw? As dog moms, most of us fully embrace whatever way our dogs choose to greet us. […]

How Role Modeling for Your Dog Helps to Build a Brilliant Partnership

How Role Modeling for Your Dog Helps to Build a Brilliant Partnership

Living in partnership with our dogs comes with lots of highs and lows. We create memories together that we cherish, and we continue to grow closer as brilliant partners. However, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes, our dogs like to express themselves in ways that some people would deem “naughty.” This type of behavior […]

How to Lead with Love & Empathy

How to Lead with Love & Empathy

Whenever a new year begins, we often look deeper into how we are living our lives…As dog moms, we might be thinking about how we live with our dogs. We partnership-creating dog moms are incredible people. We are strong yet vulnerable. We’re brave, even when we are afraid. We are survivors, but we are not […]

How to Walk a Reactive Dog in Peace

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

How to Deal with Leash Reactivity

Is your dog reactive on the leash? Maybe your dog hates being on the leash and won’t 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 […]

How to Turn Struggles with Your Dog into Triumphs

How to Turn Struggles with Your Dog into Triumphs

  If you’re struggling with your dog, you’re not alone. We all have good days and bad days with our dogs. Experiencing life with a dog comes with its ups and downs. There is a lot of joy, fun, and adventure that comes with sharing your life with a dog. On the other hand, there […]

How You & Your Dog Can Become a Winning Team

How You & Your Dog Can Become a Winning Team

Do you dream of creating a brilliant partnership with your dog? The type of partnership where the two of you can dance through life together as real partners? A winning team together? I want that for you too, which is why I’m sharing exactly how you and your dog can become winning partners. But first, […]

5 Tips to Have a Happier Life with Your Dog

5 Tips to Have a Happier Life with Your Dog

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to welcome some joy and happiness into my life. It’s been a tough year for many of us, and I think we all deserve a happier life. You’ve probably heard the saying that happiness is a choice, and I couldn’t agree more. Of course, being happy is […]

How Starting a Gratitude Practice Can Enhance Your Life

How Starting a Gratitude Practice Can Enhance Your Life

You might think that starting a gratitude practice can be time-consuming or involve something special like sitting on a fancy cushion or meditating. But really, for us dog owners, it can be as simple as taking the time to notice and be grateful for that wonderful connection between you and your dog. Being grateful for […]

How to Build Your Connection with Your Dog

How to Build Your Connection with Your Dog

Did you know that both you and your dog are wired for connection? It’s almost as though your relationship with your dog was written in the stars! However, there are things you could be doing that consciously or unconsciously disconnect you from your dog. The things that weaken your connection with your dog can lead […]