🌟Sept 24 Free Training Every week I hear from someone who feels crushed because their dog had a reaction. They worry: “Did we undo all our training? Are we back at square one?” Here’s the truth → reactions are not the end of the world. In fact, they’re part of growth. Life is unpredictable. Surprises happen. Your dog will react sometimes—but that doesn’t erase your progress. What matters is: Reactions happen less often and are smaller over time You have a plan to handle them calmly Both you...

🌟Sept 24 Free Training There’s a trend floating around in dog training for the last few years that sounds good on the surface: “Just let your dog watch. Don’t ask for obedience. Stop teaching sit.” And for some dogs—especially very timid, fearful ones—this can absolutely be an important part of the path forward. Giving them space and choice helps them feel safe. But here’s the hard truth: this approach doesn’t work for every dog. In fact, I’d wager it doesn’t work for most dogs. Where did...

🌟Sept 24 Free Training Hi Fellow Dog Lover, In a world built on quick fixes and shortcuts, the dog training world is no different. We see it everywhere—in how programs are advertised, the promises made, and the unrealistic timelines set: 🐕 “Fix your dog’s reactivity in 10 days!” 🐕 “One session and your leash pulling is gone!” 🐕 “This harness, collar, or gadget will give you control instantly.” It all sounds tempting, especially when you’re struggling. But these are just band-aids on something...