by Brittni Heywood | Apr 23, 2025 | Alternatives, Behavior, Skills
Understanding the Connection Between Pain and Behavior in Dogs: Insights from Dr. Daniel Mills When it comes to understanding why our dogs behave the way they do, it’s easy to attribute certain actions to temperament, training, or environment. However, groundbreaking...
by Brittni Heywood | Mar 21, 2025 | Alternatives, Behavior
How Humans and Dogs Respond to Pain: Understanding the Emotional and Physical Reactions Introduction Pain is a universal experience, but how we respond to it—whether as humans or dogs—can look quite different. Understanding the similarities and differences in how we...
by Brittni Heywood | Mar 7, 2025 | Alternatives, Behavior
What If Ignoring Isn’t the Goal? How to Truly Help Your Reactive Dog You’ve likely heard it before: “Just teach your dog to ignore it.” Whether it’s another dog, a squirrel, or a delivery truck rumbling by, the message is clear—ignore the distractions, and all will be...
by Brittni Heywood | Feb 7, 2025 | Alternatives, Behavior, Outlet
5 Effective Alternatives to Walking That Reduce Stress and Build Confidence Taking your reactive or anxious dog for a walk often comes with a side of dread. The leash is picked up with a sinking feeling in your stomach, and the thought of navigating the streets with a...
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