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 | 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 | Feb 7, 2024 | Canine fitness, Outlet, Skills, Training
How Canine Fitness Can Boost Your Dog’s Quality of Life As a certified canine fitness instructor, I’ve seen how a well-designed fitness plan can transform a dog’s health. Just like people, dogs thrive with regular activity. Fitness training can...
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...
by Brittni Heywood | Jun 14, 2023 | Outlet, Skills, Uncategorized
Benefits of Canine Swimming All dogs can benefit from swimming, no matter age or breed. Yes, some breeds like the water better than others but once they get comfortable around it, you can’t keep most of them out of it. Here’s a list of 5 that are great for the dog and...
by Brittni Heywood | Jul 7, 2022 | Behavior, Outlet
8 Mental Games for your dog Many dogs don’t get the mental stimulation they need. That’s why some dogs chew on things they wouldn’t normally. So I have put together 8 easy things you can do to help your dog use the brain they have. Most of these items you have laying...
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