Because behavior makes sense when you understand what a dog is feeling
Everyday life with dogs—games, enrichment, treats, products, and experiences—grounded in relationship, understanding, and connection.
These posts explore this topic through real-world observation, emotion, and development — helping behavior make sense before training begins.
Stuffed Kongs are a staple in dog training and enrichment — but most people use them simply as treats. The truth? They’re powerful tools for building motivation, regulating arousal, and shaping meaningful engagement. In this video, I walk through
Training your dog doesn’t have to be so hard. As you’ve heard us say before, no motivation, no training. Most people don’t know, dog
Where is my dog allowed in the Twin Cities? We love the Twin Cities! We rank in the top 10 most dog friendly cities year after year. It would appear our Minnesota Nice philosophy extends to dogs too. We encourage
Short answer?Nope. And that’s actually great news. Dogs and humans do share a lot in common. We both learn from consequences (parking tickets are very motivating 😑), and we both form powerful associations through everyday experiences. A smell, a sound,
Dog Games: Go Anywhere Dog Top 10 Energy Burners for Social Family Dogs Let’s set your dog up for success! Do you know the…
#1 Dog training treat used by the pros My colleagues from The Academy for Dog Trainers introduced us to the Tuna Fudge recipe…
You come home after a long, grinding day. And there it is. That greeting.Tail whipping like a helicopter with no regard for physics.Whole body vibrating with joy.You’re home. You’re HOME. YOU’RE HOME. No one—no one—will ever be this consistently thrilled
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.