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Have you heard that you just need to "Give your dog more time"? Are time, patience, and love really enough to build your fearful dog's confidence and change their behavior?
In my...
You want your fearful dog to feel happier and more confident- but where to start? Enrichment games are a great way to get more joy into your dog's day. Here are some favorites from our Confidence...
Are you heaping love and reassurance on your fearful dog, but just can't seem to make them feel better? The reason could be a "comfort mismatch" between humans and dogs.
We humans have ways...
If you have a fearful dog, you likely want them to feel safe and secure. But what does that mean, and how do you go about implementing it?
This week, I share four real-life examples from our...
Is your dog afraid of getting into the car? Or maybe you're just looking for an easier loading up option than the one you've been using?
In earlier blogs, I've talked about how to train a dog...
Do you find yourself fighting with your dog to get their legs into their step-in harness? That's no fun for either of you, and could even lead to a bite if your dog is scared enough.
In...
There is so much misinformation out there about canine dental health! In honor of February being Pet Dental Health month, I collected your questions from our Facebook group and Confidence Builders...
There is so much misinformation out there about canine dental health. In honor of February being Pet Dental Health month, I collected your questions from our Facebook group and Confidence...
Have you spent much time thinking about your dog's dental health? In honor of February being Pet Dental Health month, our online tooth brushing course is half off, and I'll be...
Do you have a move coming up? Are you worried about how your fearful dog will handle the transition to a new home? Here are 3 tips to help make the process go more smoothly.
Tip #1:...
For this year's holiday toy review, our team dogs (and a couple of guest stars!) tried out four new-to-them food puzzle toys. You can see video of the toys in action in the video below. Here's a...