Potential Unleashed Blog
All things dog fitness, training and other fun!
All things dog fitness, training and other fun!
Beyond the Leash: Meeting Your Dog’s Needs Beyond Traditional Walks
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
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...
Understand Your Dog’s Joint Health
Understand Your Dog’s Joint Health As a certified canine fitness professional, it’s essential to understand your dog’s joint health to ensure they enjoy a happy, active life. Dogs, like humans, can experience joint discomfort as they age or due to certain health...
Understanding When It’s Best Not to Walk Your Dog (and it’s okay)
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 you...
No sit, Sherlock?
No sit, Sherlock? VS What an adorable face looking up at me… There’s really nothing like that puppy dog look, you know the one. It says, “I know you want to share whatever it is you have...
Do You Suffer with Pet Parent Guilt? Here’s How to Deal with It.
Do You Suffer with Pet Parent Guilt? Here’s How to Deal with It. As a pet parent, do you ever wonder if you’re doing enough? Or do you ever find yourself comparing your parenting with what you see other pet parents doing? Are you consumed by guilt every time you have...
5 Benefits of Canine Swimming
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...
5 Fun Easter Activities to Share with Your Pup
5 Fun Easter Activities to Share with Your Pup Soon we’ll see blooming lilies and poppies (hopefully), and it’ll be time for Easter festivities! Easter is a beautiful and colorful holiday that I enjoy spending more time outside. Running around, playing, spending time...
How to Crate Train Your Pup
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....
How Pups Learn
How Dogs Learn Understanding how dogs learn is the foundation of successful training. By recognizing how dogs form associations, respond to consequences, and react to reinforcement, you can create a positive and effective learning environment for your pup. Here’s a...
Teaching Your Pup Name Recognition
Teaching Your Pup Name Recognition Make sure you know how dog's learn. The name Game: Teaches immediate "look" to you the handler when the dog's name is said Your dog's name means, "look immediately at me and wait for further instruction." It does not mean, get out...
What is a Marker/Clicker
What is a Marker/Clicker? Marker training helps you keep clear and consistent communication with your learner (your dog). Plus, it makes it as easy as possible for your dog to understand what you want. What is a Marker/Clicker? A marker can be a clicker or a verbal...