On-leash reactivity can make even the simplest walk feel overwhelming. One second you’re enjoying the fresh air, and the next your dog spots a trigger and their nervous system flips into overdrive—barking, pulling, lunging, or freezing. It’s stressful for both ends of the leash, and you’re definitely not alone. While long-term behavior change comes...
Rethinking what truly matters in your dog’s well-being. For generations, dog owners have been told that obedience training is the key to raising a “good dog.” Sit. Stay. Heel. Come, Down. These words have become the standard of success in dog ownership. But what if we’ve been focusing on the wrong thing? Here’s the...
The Off-Duty Hack is designed to create a predictable pattern for dogs who become over-excited, anxious, or reactive when guests come to the home. For many dogs, visitors are a highly charged event. Their reactions can range from ecstatic—bursting with joy at the prospect of a new friend—to deeply conflicted or fearful about “intruders.”...