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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...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 7, 20254 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...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 6, 20253 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...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 5, 20253 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,...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 4, 20253 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...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 3, 20253 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...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 2, 20253 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,...

A Peaceful Pack
Jun 1, 20253 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 31, 20253 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 30, 20254 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...

A Peaceful Pack
May 29, 20254 min read


The One Drill Every Dog Needs to Master Before Going Off-Leash
There’s a moment every dog owner dreams of—when the leash comes off, the dog sprints across a field, and still turns on a dime the second...

A Peaceful Pack
May 28, 20253 min read


How to Build Reliable Recall—Even With Squirrels and Distractions
The Real Test of Training It’s one thing for your dog to “come” when you’re holding a treat.It ’s another thing for them to come when a...

A Peaceful Pack
May 27, 20254 min read


What E-Collars Actually Do (And Why We Start at Level 1)
Let’s Clear the Air Say the words “e-collar” and watch the reactions fly. People either flinch… or fight. But what if I told you that...

A Peaceful Pack
May 26, 20254 min read


Structured Socialization: Why Playdates Aren’t the Only Answer
The Myth We’re Busting Dog owners hear it all the time: “Your dog just needs more socialization.” “So-and-so’s pup just loves the dog...

A Peaceful Pack
May 25, 20254 min read


Why the Front Door Is the Most Important Place to Train Calm
Want to know where your dog’s behavior problems actually start? Not at the park. Not on the leash. Not in the crate. They start at your...

A Peaceful Pack
May 24, 20254 min read


Crate Time Isn’t Cruel—It’s Confidence-Building
What We’re Solving Let’s get one thing straight: a crate isn’t a cage. It’s not punishment. And it’s definitely not cruel. In fact, when...

A Peaceful Pack
May 23, 20253 min read


The Danger of Letting Excitement Go Unchecked
What We’re Solving It’s one of the most overlooked problems in modern dog ownership: Overexcitement. Not aggression. Not fear. Not...

A Peaceful Pack
May 22, 20253 min read


From Correction to Communication: The Evolution of Modern Dog Training
What We’re Solving Let’s get honest: punishment-heavy dog training isn’t just outdated—it’s short-sighted. For decades, the dominant...

A Peaceful Pack
May 21, 20253 min read


Why We Train Dogs to Think, Not Just Obey
What We’re Solving Most training programs stop at obedience. Sit means sit. Down means down. But at A Peaceful Pack, we’ve seen what...

A Peaceful Pack
May 20, 20253 min read


How Dog Training Rewires Your Dog’s Brain (And Yours Too)
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” — Abraham Lincoln Let’s be real—most people think dog training...

A Peaceful Pack
May 19, 20254 min read
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