THE DOGKIND BLOG
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Have a sensitive dog who doesn't love the heat, but you can't put a bandana or vest on them? Cooling mats might be a good option for you.
There are many types of commercially available cooling mats fo...
Is your sensitive pup a slow, suspicious eater? Are you running out of ways to trick them into taking their pills?
For dogs who quickly gulp down treats without chewing them, and will enthusiastically...
Would you like to be able to put your dog in another room or a crate when you have visitors, but your dog doesn't tolerate being separated from you? This can make it really tough to have guests, if yo...
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 opinion, you need mo...
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 Buil...
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 of comfo...
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 Confide...
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 comfort...
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 to get...
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 earlier blo...
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 Clu...
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.
