How balanced are your partnership’s personality types?

How balanced are your partnership’s personality types?

Life can get pretty interesting when we mix personalities. I’ve talked before about how important it is to understand your dog’s personality type. Why? Well, it teaches you why your dog behaves the way they do. Knowing more about how your dog expresses their personality gives you an insight into what they’re trying to communicate. […]

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 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 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 […]

How to Make the Partnership Lifestyle Work When Your Family Isn’t On Board

How to Make the Partnership Lifestyle Work When Your Family Isn’t On Board

What should you do if your family isn’t on board with creating a partnership lifestyle with your dog? Many people assume that if the whole family isn’t on board, it is impossible to create a partnership lifestyle. While it can make it slightly more challenging for some, not everyone in the family has to follow […]

What to do When Your Dog Won’t Listen

What to do When Your Dog Won’t 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 You and Your Dog Can Become Resilient Partners

How You and Your Dog Can Become Resilient Partners

Are you and your dog resilient? Building resilience is so important to create a strong partnership with your dog. Yet, not many people talk about the power of resilience within the dog community. Being resilient gives you the ability to adapt quickly and come back stronger when things don’t go as planned. However, it’s important […]