Because behavior makes sense when you understand what a dog is feeling
Looking beneath behavior to understand the emotional states that drive it, including fear, stress, confidence, and regulation.
These posts explore this topic through real-world observation, emotion, and development — helping behavior make sense before training begins.
Aggression in dogs is one of the most misunderstood—and emotionally charged—topics in dog behavior. For many families, it brings fear, confusion, and an urgent desire for answers. In this video, we break down what aggression actually is, what commonly
Understanding Play Through Body Language, Emotion, and Regulation Off-leash dog play can look chaotic if you don’t know what you’re seeing. Dogs communicate constantly through movement, posture, pauses, and play signals. When we understand the emotional state behind play,
Does Your Dog Bully Other Dogs? We’ve spent years finally talking openly about bullying in schools—how damaging it can be, how deeply it affects confidence, safety, and emotional wellbeing. But dogs don’t get a free pass from the same dynamics.