Because behavior makes sense when you understand what a dog is feeling
Supporting puppies through their emotional and behavioral development so learning happens with safety, trust, and joy.
These posts explore this topic through real-world observation, emotion, and development — helping behavior make sense before training begins.
It’s one of the most confusing moments for puppy parents—and for trainers too. You have a puppy who starts early.They play beautifully.They read cues.They pause.They’re flexible, social, and joyful. Then somewhere around Life Skills 101… something shifts. Play gets rougher.Pauses
Women Don’t Need to Be “Alpha” — They Need to Be Themselves Women are told more than anyone: “You’re too soft.” “You need to be tougher.” “Your dog is dominant.” “You need to show who’s Alpha.” And every woman who
Realistic Expectations In Dog Training Is A Cornerstone Of Success. Don’t worry, realistic expectations in dog training doesn’t mean you won’t get results. When
Most people think training starts with cues like sit, down, or come. But for a new puppy, the very first step toward success happens before any formal training begins. In this video, I explain why thoughtful puppy-proofing and environment
Puppy socialization gets talked about like a checklist: meet 100 people, see 50 dogs, sniff every surface. But rapid exposure without context can create overwhelm, not confidence. In this video, we explore what socialization really means — how puppies