by Karen | Aug 4, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog Trainers, Dog Training
Why One Viral Trainer Got It Wrong—and What Real Dog Owners Actually Need Have you seen that viral clip? A well-known trainer opens with, “If there’s one thing I would NEVER teach a dog, it’s to focus on me.” Then he tosses a ball for his Malinois on a beach, moves...
by Karen | Jul 28, 2025 | Dog Training
Are You Actually Teaching “Place” — Or Just Hoping Your Dog Stays Put? Karen here. Let me ask you something straight up: when you tell your dog to go to their “place,” do they go there, stay there, and know what that even means? Or is it more...
by Karen | Jul 20, 2025 | Karen Laws, Pet Well-Being
Are you thinking about adopting a dog? Maybe you’ve already brought home your rescue pup and are wondering, “Why isn’t this going as smoothly as I thought?” You’re not alone. Post-pandemic, shelters are bursting at the seams, and...
by Karen | Jul 14, 2025 | Pet Health, Pet Well-Being
Ever wonder if it’s really “too hot” to walk your dog, or if you’re just being overly cautious? I get asked that a lot. The truth is—if you’re wondering, you’re probably right to pause. Dogs can get into serious trouble in the heat, and they won’t stop...
by Karen | Jul 8, 2025 | Pet Well-Being
Ever come back inside to something that makes your heart stop? I have. Years ago, I was relaxing in the evening, candles lit, dogs settled, house calm. You know the vibe—dim lighting, flickering flames, a chance to breathe after a long day. I took one of my dogs out...
