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 | 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 | 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 | 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, Skills, Socializing, Training
Crate Training Pre-Crate Checklist: Ensure your puppy or dog has: Exercise Enrichment Food Potty break Start with a tired, satisfied pup before crating. Crate Setup: Blanket over the crate for privacy. Soothing music. Chewies and toys to keep them entertained....
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