by Karen | Apr 29, 2026 | Leash Walking
A lot of owners think leash walking falls apart because the dog “forgets” everything outside. Sometimes that is true. But often the walk falls apart because the owner does not yet have the reflexes to lead clearly when real life shows up. They know what they should do...
by Karen | Apr 22, 2026 | Leash Walking
There is one mistake dog owners make on walks that quietly makes everything worse. They take their dog’s behaviour personally. The dog barks at another dog, lunges at a squirrel, stiffens at a person, or erupts over something unexpected, and the owner instantly feels...
by Karen | Apr 15, 2026 | Dog Training, Leash Walking, Uncategorized
People love to say “calm, assertive leadership.” It sounds good. It sounds wise. It sounds like something you would stitch onto a decorative pillow and place somewhere nobody actually lives. But when owners are out walking a dog who has just spotted another dog, a...
by Karen | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Not every walk is going to be a good one. Some days your dog walks well, checks in, stays connected, and makes you think, “Look at US, walking together like bread and butter – being CIVILIZED.” Other days, your dog barks at another dog, lunges at a squirrel,...
by Karen | Apr 1, 2026 | Dog Behavior
April 12 to 18, 2026, is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. It’s a timely reminder of something more people need to understand: most dog bites are preventable. Dogs don’t bite out of nowhere. In many cases, there were warning signs long before the bite happened, but...
