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Dog Psychology101 Our philosophy stems from honoring the dog. Is the dog high-energy or low-energy? Confident or more fearful?

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~LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dogpsychology101 This means respecting them as dogs, not people, and recognizing that as canines, they have their own way of interpreting and interacting with the world. Our dogs are not wolves, coyotes, foxes, or any other species of wild dog, and their behavior – while characterized by some similarities – is not comparable to these species. As their human leaders, it’s our responsibility to step into their world and truly learn to understand them.

“Dogenality” and DNA are also aspects contributing to a dog’s overall being. A dog’s DNA may explain some of their innate instincts and traits, but individual traits, temperament, and other characteristics comprise what we call their Dogenality. What are their natural drives and what is their willingness to please? These are the components that come together to determine exactly who a dog is. Satisfying a dog’s DNA and Dogenality is an important component to nurturing a happy, fulfilled, balanced dog. Natural Dog Behavior revolves around doing so by growing the right relationship between dog and human. This is not about teaching obedience commands nor is it a cookie-cutter technique. Though helpful, commands don’t address more fundamental questions about a dog’s mindset, how they see you and other humans, your role in the pack, and other vital building blocks to a healthy dog-human relationship. Rather, it is a philosophy designed to educate you to be the teacher and leader that your dog always dreamed you would be.

09/29/2026

Different species can be best friends! You have to have the right chemistry!

09/28/2026

Bandit has to willingly release his duck. He’s been biting his family aggressively possessing his duck. Once he releases it in relaxes, then I will give him the duck back as positive reinforcement. This also teaches him that I don’t always just take the item away. He could be rewarded by giving it back then we can rinse and repeat. this is how learning occurs. Respect then trust equals a great relationship!

Most dog behavior problems are unknowingly caused by the human.People love their dogs, but they often do not realize wha...
09/27/2026

Most dog behavior problems are unknowingly caused by the human.

People love their dogs, but they often do not realize what their reactions are communicating. They may console fear, reward excitement, reinforce anxiety, tolerate disrespect, or become emotionally reactive when the dog needs calm leadership.

Whatever you love, you get more of.

This is not about blame. It is about understanding that human behavior must change before the dog’s behavior can change.

You can’t change the dog if you don’t change the human.

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09/26/2026

If you have other dogs at home when one passes away, do NOT rush the body out of the house.Here is the instinctual truth about pack closure:When a dog disappears without explanation, the surviving dogs experience ambiguous loss. They spend weeks pacing, searching the house, whining at doors, and falling into severe depression because their pack member vanished.Dogs don’t need human explanations—they need their nose[cite: 2].With up to 300 million scent receptors, a dog’s olfactory system connects directly to the emotional centers of their brain. When life ends, the body’s chemical signature changes completely. When your surviving dog sniffs the body, they detect that biological transition. The loop closes. They understand death. 3 rules for handling pack loss:1️⃣ Allow the sniff: Let surviving dogs investigate the body on their own terms. Whether they take 5 seconds or 5 minutes, their brain registers closure.
2️⃣ Celebrate the life: Dogs detect your stress hormones through interspecies chemosignals. Break the cycle of emotional contagion by speaking with gratitude, maintaining structure, and celebrating the memories.
3️⃣ No rebound dogs: Do not get another dog to fix your grief. Wait until you are in a positive place so you can show up as a happy leader and lover for the new dog. Honor your dog for who they are—in life and in passing.

09/24/2026

First Fall Walk With The Pups. Deer Were EVERYWHERE!

09/23/2026

Introducing a fearful dog to a pack is not a free-for-all.

A dog displaying extreme fear and submission can be targeted by socially unstable dogs. That is why the pack must be carefully selected and the human must remain calm, observant, and in control.

Watch Josh throughout this introduction. He stays quiet and neutral. We do not console her fear or add nervous emotional energy to the situation. We give her the structure and space to process, recover, and make a better decision.

By the end, she chooses to follow Josh. That is a meaningful sign of trust and the beginning of becoming a healthy pack member.

Whatever you love, you get more of.

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09/22/2026

A Day in Our Dog Life💜

09/21/2026

At 85 years old, Finley’s dad found a fantastic way to exercise his dog every morning.

His electric three-wheel bike gives him the stability and assistance he needs while allowing Finley to jog beside him. Finley took to it immediately, and now he absolutely loves their morning routine.

Dog ownership doesn’t come with an age limit. Sometimes we simply have to adapt, get creative, and find what works for both the human and the dog.

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09/17/2026

R.I.P. Liam.. let’s celebrate his life. .i.p.

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