by Brittni Heywood | Apr 23, 2025 | Alternatives, Behavior, Skills
Understanding the Connection Between Pain and Behavior in Dogs: Q&A Q: My dog’s behavior is getting worse — could pain really be the cause?A: Yes — and more often than most people realize. Research shows up to 80% of behavior problems are linked to pain (Dr....
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...
by Brittni Heywood | Jan 24, 2025 | Behavior, Skills, Training
What Is a Reactive Dog? Understanding the Behaviors and How to Help You hear it all the time but what is a reactive dog? If you’ve ever found yourself feeling anxious, frustrated, or even embarrassed when your dog barks, lunges, or growls, you’re not alone. These...
by Brittni Heywood | Feb 21, 2024 | Behavior, Canine fitness, Outlet, Skills, Training
Beyond the Leash: Meeting Your Dog’s Needs Beyond Traditional Walks While strolls around the block are fantastic (sometimes), there’s a whole world of possibilities beyond the leash to keep our furry friends thriving.I would like to give you some ideas of...
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