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Ultimate Dog Spa Day: Relaxation, Recovery, and Bonding for Your Pup
Create the ultimate spa day for your dog with relaxing activities like massage, warm baths, soothing music, and more. Help your pup decompress, recover, and bond with you.
Aug 13


Dog Car Safety for Reactive Dogs: My Honest Variocage Review
Discover how the Variocage improved car safety and reduced anxiety for my reactive dog. Learn why I made the switch, tips for setup, and other car travel solutions for dogs.
Aug 6


Safe Adventures for Reactive Dogs: Our First Sniffspot Experience
Discover how Sniffspot offers a safe, private alternative to dog parks—perfect for reactive dogs. Learn how our first visit helped build confidence, provide enrichment, and create a stress-free off-leash experience.
Jul 30


It’s Not Just the Training: Managing Reactivity in Everyday Life
Struggling with a reactive dog? Learn how to manage external factors like your home environment, household routines, health, and daily structure to support your dog’s training and reduce reactivity long-term.
Jul 9


From Kibble to Gold: Unlocking the Power of Treat Value
Discover how I used a fun "Treat Tournament" to identify the best low, medium, and high-value treats for my reactive dog, Marlee. Learn how treat value can impact training and why it’s key for behavior like reactivity and leash work.
Jul 2


How CBD Helped My Reactive Dog: Benefits, Routine, and Honest Review
Sharing our experience using CBD oil in reactive dog training! how we use it, dosage tips, and the benefits we’ve seen so far.
Jun 18


Podcast Review: ‘Help! My Dog’ by Tom Mitchell for Reactive Dog Parents
This week, I wanted to shine a spotlight on a podcast I’ve been absolutely loving lately. It’s called “Help! My Dog: The Podcast” —and if...
Jun 11


Advocating for Reactive and Bully Breed Dogs: Changing the Narrative Together
Being judged hurts—but nothing stings quite like hearing rude, thoughtless comments directed at your dog. If you’re part of the bully...
May 28


E-Collar Training: Our Experience
The e-collar is a highly debated tool in the dog training world. Often referred to in the past as a “shock collar,” it still carries a...
Apr 23


Helping Your Dog Relax After Training: Effective Tips and Routines
I remember when Marlee and I first started working with a trainer. She told me, “Marlee will sleep all day after this.” But she wasn’t...
Apr 2


Building a Successful Training Session: What's in My Bag
When it comes to training a dog, being prepared is half the battle. Whether you're working with a reactive pup or just heading out for a...
Mar 19


Building a Support System: Must-Have Outlets for Reactive Dog Owners
Having a reactive dog can feel isolating. You might not know many dog owners—let alone ones who truly understand what it's like to...
Feb 19


Selecting the Perfect Dog Trainer: 6 Tips to Set your Dog up for Success
Whether it's basic puppy training or addressing aggressive behavior, proper training is essential to ensure your dog leads a fulfilling...
Sep 18, 2024
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