Dog Harness vs Collar: Why I Recommend Harnesses for Most Dogs
Pulling isn't a harness problem. It's a value problem. When a dog pulls toward the world, they're telling us that the environment is more rewarding than we are right now. That's not a gear fix. That's a relationship we get to build — one rep, one reward, one walk at a time.
Why Your Dog Struggles With Houseguests (and How to Actually Help)
We had a house guest for five days. Otter struggled. Murphy Roo shined. Same house, same guest, same routines — and two completely different dogs underneath it all. If your dog struggles with houseguests, here's what the week taught me about overwhelm, environment, and how to actually help.