
Dog Training & Behavior Tips

"My Reactive Dog Is Ruining My Life”: An Open Letter
When life with a reactive dog feels overwhelming, it’s easy to believe you’re doing something wrong or that your dog is too far gone to help. This open letter speaks directly to the emotional weight of that experience: the grief, the guilt, the exhaustion, and the deep love that keeps you trying anyway.

Beretta’s Story: The Dog Who Changed Everything
This blog post tells the story of Beretta, a rescue dog whose challenging behaviors initially appeared to be rooted in severe anxiety and fear. Over time, it became clear that her struggles went deeper, as her reactions to the environment and difficulty with training hinted at an underlying issue. After years of managing her behavior through training, medication, and environmental changes, a veterinary specialist confirmed that Beretta was…