Sensitive dogs might resist being touched and handled. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them.  It could just be a preference based on personality or genetics. Or it could be the result of something that happened to them and led to a breakdown of trust. Whatever the reason, your dog n...

The Space Between Stimulus And Response - Mindfulness Matters While driving recently, I was wondering what to write for this month's Musing when I came to a stop sign. Seeing the red sign with STOP w... news.med.virginia.edu   “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that spac...

It's one of the toughest challenges that you face when caring for a dog that's quickly triggered by events that you have no control over. Other dogs, certain people, animals (squirrels!), and noises are just a short list of potential triggers. If this is a situation that you struggle with on a d...

I'm so excited that you are here and sharing this very special space with a community of passionate and dedicated dog parents. You are in the right place! Welcome, Insider! Let's start with the relation between behavior (what we see) and emotion (what the dog is experiencing internally). When y...