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...
by Brittni Heywood | Jan 1, 2024 | Behavior, Canine fitness, Outlet
Understanding When It’s Best Not to Walk Your Dog (and it’s okay) While regular walks are generally beneficial for dogs, there are circumstances when walking may not be appropriate. Understanding When It’s Best Not to Walk Your Dog (and it’s okay) can help...
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