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Transforming Aggressive Behavior A Peaceful Pack's Approach
Bringing a new dog into the family is often an exciting time that many people look forward to. However, some people quickly come to learn...
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3 days ago3 min read


Overcoming Separation Anxiety in Dogs
We all love our dogs as if they were our own family and enjoy the time we spend with them; however, there are many times when we need to...
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3 days ago3 min read


The Benefits of Board and Train Programs
Your dog doesn’t have to be a source of stress or chaos around your home. While it may be easy to attribute your dog’s actions to...
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3 days ago3 min read


Crate ≠ Cruel: How to Use Crate Training as a Summer Reset Tool
Let's Address the Elephant in the Room It’s summer. The kids are home. The house is louder. The routines are looser. And somewhere in the...
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Jun 143 min read


Summer Socialization Isn’t What You Think It Is
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Dog Socialization It’s summer. The weather’s nice. And your neighbor suggests, “We should do a...
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Jun 133 min read


Dog Days & Door Dashes: Solving Threshold Breaks During Summer
The Problem You Didn’t See Coming Summer hits. Kids are home. Guests pop in. Doors open more times than the fridge. And suddenly—your...
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Jun 123 min read


Why Your Dog Needs a Bedtime Routine Too
The Truth About Tired Dogs You put your dog through reps, play, and training all day. You assume they’re wiped out. But at 9:30 p.m.,...
A Peaceful Pack
Jun 113 min read


Board-and-Train Burnout: Why Your Dog Needs You to Keep the Structure at Home
Your Dog’s Trained—But What Happens Next? Three weeks ago, your dog was jumping, pulling, barking, or biting. Today, they’re holding...
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Jun 104 min read


The Dog Is Trained—But What About the Kids?
The dog is trained. Place holds are solid. Recall is reliable. Crate time is calm. You’ve done the reps, the pressure work, and the...
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Jun 94 min read


Why ‘Just Letting Them Run’ Doesn’t Burn Energy the Way You Think It Does
We’ve all heard it: “My dog just needs to run it off." “If I take him to the field for 30 minutes, he’s wiped.” “She’s wild because she...
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Jun 84 min read


How to Handle Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Summer Anxiety with Structure
What We're Talking About Summer doesn’t ask for permission—it just rolls in with 100° heat, thunderheads on the horizon, and fireworks...
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Jun 74 min read


Summer Is for Setbacks: Why This Is the Best Time to Reinforce the Basics
What We're Talking About You’ve probably heard it before: “Summer is when everything falls apart.” Routines go out the window. Kids are...
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Jun 63 min read


Leash Reactivity in the Summer: Why It Spikes and How to Fix It
The Summer Surge No One Talks About More daylight. More walks. More chaos. Summer feels like the perfect season to get your dog out...
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Jun 53 min read


The Truth About Summer Regression (And Why It’s Normal)
The Summer Slump: When Progress Feels Like It’s Disappearing You did the training. Your dog was holding Place, walking calmly on leash,...
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Jun 43 min read


How to Travel With Your Dog (Without Losing Your Mind or Their Training)
Summer’s here. Your bags are packed. Your Airbnb’s dog-friendly. You even picked the hotel because it has a pet station and a grassy...
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Jun 33 min read


From Pool Days to Pack Days: How to Structure Social Time in the Summer
The Summer Social Spiral Summer is supposed to be fun. Pool days, beach trips, backyard barbecues—it’s a dream season for memories. But...
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Jun 23 min read


Backyard Freedom ≠ Behavior: Why Off-Leash in the Yard Still Requires Leadership
The Backyard Lie We’ve All Believed You open the door. Your dog bolts into the backyard. Tail wagging. Sun shining. And you think,...
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Jun 13 min read


Heat, Hydration, and Handling: Summer Safety Protocols Every Dog Owner Needs
Welcome to the Season of Risk Summer is supposed to be freedom season—long walks, backyard barbecues, poolside hangs with your dog at...
A Peaceful Pack
May 313 min read


When It Feels Like You’re Failing—This Is What’s Actually Happening
Let’s be honest: dog training isn’t always inspirational. Sometimes, it feels like you’re failing. You’ve followed the program. Practiced...
A Peaceful Pack
May 304 min read


The Truth About ‘Smart Dogs’: Why Intelligence Isn’t Enough
Every dog owner loves to brag, “He’s just so smart!” And it’s true—some dogs can open doors, figure out puzzles, and learn new commands...
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May 294 min read
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