Bringing a new dog into your home is exciting, hopeful, and often emotional. When you already have pets, that excitement can also come with uncertainty. How will everyone adjust? Will they get along? What if someone feels stressed, displaced, or overwhelmed? Just like people, animals experience change through their nervous systems. New smells, new...
Willow and I recently took our first major trip together to Tybee Island, GA—a place full of sand, salt air, and unexpected lessons. We spent our days walking, exploring, and putting important life skills into practice. Some moments were effortless, others asked more of us… but each one shaped us. And here’s the twist:...
Holiday travel can be exciting, hectic, and unpredictable—even for humans who know what’s coming. For dogs, the sudden changes in routine, environment, and sensory input can be overwhelming if we don’t plan ahead. Whether you’re heading out of state, visiting family for a few days, or taking a road trip, thoughtful preparation can make...