Notice Gunther’s (black and white dog)hair up. Listen for the gunshots, and observe Bonze’s(white terrier) behavior.  There is a gun range across the road from the dog beach. There are loud gunshots everyday. Usually the dogs are so busy and so stimulated, they don’t even notice.  Gunther was never scared…

Projection only works if you have really strong draw. And you create really strong draw by proving to your dog that you are a trustworthy person. You do that by allowing them to make as many choices as possibly safe on their own. And when you step in to make…

How do I help an over stimulated dog recalibrate to calm?  You share in that energy with them. You invite them to give some to you. And you take it in and let it go because you have the tools to do so. And in doing so, you set an…