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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...
One of the hardest things about living with a very fearful dog? Not being able to shower them with affection the way you'd like. Many of the fearful dogs I work with are not...
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...
Have you noticed your dog freezing up, or maybe lunging and barking, at holiday displays? Many dogs are bothered by the large decorative displays that are more common this time of year. This week I...
Have you tried to clip your dog's nails, but it didn't go as planned? Or maybe you're getting ready to introduce clippers to your dog, and you want to make sure to do it right. Either way,...
