The Job Isn’t Done: Why Dog Training Is a Relationship, Not a Transaction

by Samantha | Sep 18, 2025 | The Uncomfortable Truth

I need to tell you something that might sting a little: Your dog trainer isn’t a magician who permanently fixes your dog and hands them back “cured.” I know, I know. You paid good money for that board and train or those private lessons. Your dog came...

Why Crating Your Dog When You’re Home Isn’t Cruel (And Why It Might Be Exactly What They Need)

by Samantha | Aug 1, 2025 | The Uncomfortable Truth

I’m about to say something that might make you uncomfortable: Sometimes the most loving thing you can do for your dog is put them in their crate while you’re sitting three feet away on your couch. I know. The guilt is real. You’re literally *right there*. Shouldn’t...

Your Dog’s Reactivity Isn’t Just a Walking Problem

by Samantha | Jul 15, 2025 | The Uncomfortable Truth

Here’s the uncomfortable truth no one talks about: Your dog’s leash reactivity is just the most visible symptom of a much bigger issue. The dog who explodes at other dogs on walks? They’re probably the same dog who: •       Barks at every delivery truck that drives by...

 The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Your Dog Needs MORE Structure, Not Less

by Samantha | Jun 16, 2025 | The Uncomfortable Truth

 The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Your Dog Needs MORE Structure, Not Less We get it. You love your dog unconditionally, and the last thing you want is to be the “mean” parent who sets too many rules. You’ve probably heard phrases like “let dogs be dogs” or “they just want...