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All things dog fitness, training and other fun!
All things dog fitness, training and other fun!
5 Quick Tips for Enriching Your Pup’s Environment
Enriching Your Pup's Environment Enriching your pup's environment keeps them happy and active. Boredom can lead to bad habits, so it’s important to provide mental and physical stimulation. Simple exercises and activities strengthen both their body and your bond. Tip...
Understanding the Connection Between Pain and Behavior in Dogs
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....
How Humans and Dogs Respond to Pain
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...
Help Your Reactive Dog
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...
5 Effective Alternatives to Walking
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...
What Is a Reactive Dog?
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...
Part 2 Common Misconceptions
Busting Common Misconceptions for a Healthier, Happier Dog Part 2 Misconception 8: "All dogs naturally know how to swim." While some breeds are excellent swimmers, not all dogs are born with an innate ability to swim. It's essential to introduce water activities...
Unleashing Canine Fitness Myths
Busting Common Misconceptions for a Healthier, Happier Dog Part 1 As a certified professional canine fitness trainer, I've encountered various misconceptions about keeping our furry friends fit and fantastic. Today, let's debunk some of the most common...
Unleashing the Canine Fitness Revolution
Unleashing the Canine Fitness Revolution Fellow dog lovers! As a certified professional canine fitness trainer, I'm on a mission to spread the word about the transformative power of exercise for our furry family members. Let's talk about unleashing canine fitness into...
Safeguarding Your Pup’s Health
Unleashing Wellness: A Certified Canine Fitness Trainer's Guide to Safeguarding Your Pup's Health As a certified professional canine fitness trainer, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible transformation that regular exercise can bring to our...
Canine Fitness for Puppies
Unleashing Potential: Canine Fitness for Puppies As a certified canine fitness trainer, I've witnessed the incredible impact that early fitness routines can have on a puppy's overall health and well-being. Just like humans, our furry friends benefit greatly from...
Tripod Dogs
The Importance of Canine Fitness for Tripod Dogs As a certified professional canine fitness expert, I've had the privilege of working with a variety of dogs, each with their unique needs and challenges. One group that often captures my attention and admiration is...