dog training

Love is a Muzzle: how I trained my spicy boy to "muzzle-up"

Read part one of our muzzle journey here: https://lovedogs.substack.com/p/good-dogs-wear-muzzles

Jun 8 •

"Van Life" Is Helping

Our Reactivity Journey

Mar 24 •

The World Only Wants Perfect Dogs

For almost two weeks now, the dogs and I have been renting an RV at an RV park in Lubbock while we wait on a new transmission for the van.

Oct 20, 2024 •

Risks & Controls

for human-canine adventure-seeking beings

Oct 1, 2024 •

Good Dogs Wear Muzzles!

our journey toward finding the perfect muzzle for Japhy

May 19, 2024 •

Courtesy vs Responsibility

come and take a ramble with me

Apr 24, 2024 •

Happy Howlowe'en!

special 2023 Love Dogs edition

Oct 31, 2023 •

Love is Love. Grief is Grief.

A dog I’d been working with since February passed away suddenly last weekend, and I’ve been surprised by my grief.

May 21, 2023 •

Reactive Dogs Are Still Good Dogs

A friend bought me a t-shirt with that printed on the front, and I believe it’s 100% true.

May 11, 2023 •

"Calm" as an Embodied Cue

During the externship phase of my dog trainer certification last year, I had the opportunity to test a cue that I’d been using at home with Japhy and…

Apr 13, 2023 •

October is 'Adopt a Shelter Dog' Month

Oct 17, 2021 •

Dog Training That Goes Beyond Our Dogs

Random thoughts on a Wednesday night...

Oct 6, 2021 •

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