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All things dog fitness, training and other fun!
All things dog fitness, training and other fun!
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How Humans and Dogs Respond to Pain
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...
Help Your Reactive Dog
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...
5 Effective Alternatives to Walking
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...
What Is a Reactive Dog?
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...
Part 2 Common Misconceptions
by Brittni Heywood | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
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
by Brittni Heywood | May 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
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
by Brittni Heywood | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
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
by Brittni Heywood | Apr 2, 2024 | Canine fitness
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
by Brittni Heywood | Mar 19, 2024 | Canine fitness, Pup Behavior
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
by Brittni Heywood | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
Beyond the Leash: Meeting Your Dog’s Needs Beyond Traditional Walks
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 meeting your...
How Canine Fitness Can Boost Your Dog’s Quality of Life
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 significantly boost...