Both dogs and humans experience stress. We humans are often warned of the dangers of stress for mental and physical health, and doctors might tell us to reduce stress for a better quality of life. Does that then mean all kinds of stress are bad? In order to answer this question, we need to dig a little deeper and truly understand what the word “stress” means.

Training is definitely an important piece to help your pup be a well adjusted citizen in this human-centric world, but another piece is meeting your dog’s core needs with activities that allow them to engage in activities they love to do. This is what we call enrichment.

The first step to overcoming your dog’s reactivities or fears is decreasing their daily stress. This blog will give you some ideas on how to do just that.

If your dog struggles with people interactions on walks, it’s a good idea to practice several patterns before these situations arise - not just for your dog but also for yourself. If YOU have a clear structure in your mind around how you’d like these interactions to go, you will be able to be a better advocate for your dog - and yourself, too.

This blog gives you the general outline of how to navigate these murky waters without putting yourself or your dog in trouble.

Have you ever gotten your dog ready for a walk, and the second you crack the door, they are in their own world and just pulling you along? Not only is this kind of behavior annoying, it can also potentially be dangerous, especially in slippery weather conditions.

Does your dog truly enjoy being touched? Here is how you can find out.

How exercising your dog appropriately can make life better for everyone!