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Let's Paws and Reflect Helping dog lovers understand their dogs and build calmer, more balanced behavior using practical, humane methods.

Is leash reactivity turning your daily walks into a source of stress? Barking, lunging, and spinning can be exhausting, ...
06/18/2026

Is leash reactivity turning your daily walks into a source of stress? Barking, lunging, and spinning can be exhausting, embarrassing, and truly heartbreaking. In this week's Fix It Fridays, I’m tackling the topic I get asked about more than anything else: how to manage and overcome leash reactivity. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior, please know that you aren't alone. "Why Does My Dog Go Crazy on Leash?"—where I explain why it happens, what it means, and exactly how to fix it—drops tomorrow.

🚨 Reactivity vs aggression — NOT the same thing!

🚶 How to manage triggers on walks

✅ Step-by-step techniques to reduce reactivity

❌ The mistakes that accidentally make it worse

Follow this page & turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss it THIS FRIDAY!

Every Friday, I share a new Fix It Friday - practical, trainer-tested tips to help you and your dog live together in har...
06/12/2026

Every Friday, I share a new Fix It Friday - practical, trainer-tested tips to help you and your dog live together in harmony. Whether you're dealing with jumping, barking, pulling, or just the everyday chaos of life with a dog, there's something here for you.

👉New episodes drop each week. Be sure to like and follow this page to be notified when a new episode of Fix It Fridays drops.

🎙️Like to listen while on the go? I've got you covered. Listen to my audio podcasts 👇
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https://hotdiggitydogresort.com/blog

06/11/2026

A dog is caught chewing on a shoe, a common behavior that many owners experience. Instead of simply taking the shoe away, the video demonstrates a calm redirection to an appropriate treat toy. Providing a suitable outlet for natural chewing behavior helps create better choices. Shop https://letspawsandreflect.store/

I am so excited to announce the official launch of the Let's Paws and Reflect Online Store!At Let's Paws and Reflect, my...
06/10/2026

I am so excited to announce the official launch of the Let's Paws and Reflect Online Store!

At Let's Paws and Reflect, my mission has always been to strengthen the bond between dogs and the people who love them. Now, it’s even easier to find the products, resources, and tools that I personally use and recommend to other dog lovers.

Here is what you can find in our new shop:
🐶 Training Essentials
🐾 Enrichment & Play
❤️ Handpicked Favorites
🎁 Gifts for Dog Lovers
⭐ Products I Trust and Use

Whether you're raising a new puppy, working on specific training goals, or simply looking to spoil your best friend, my new online store has something for every dog-loving family.

🛍️ Visit us today: letspawsandreflect.store

Thank you so much for supporting our small business and being such a vital part of the Let's Paws and Reflect and Hot Diggity Dog Resort community. We can't wait to help you and your pup thrive together!

Tell us in the comments: What products would you love to see in our store? 👇🐕

"Tuesday reminder coming in hot! 🔥🐾The Fix It Fridays Series 2, Episode 3 drops this Friday, and I'm excited to share it...
06/09/2026

"Tuesday reminder coming in hot! 🔥🐾
The Fix It Fridays Series 2, Episode 3 drops this Friday, and I'm excited to share it with you.
Why Puppies Need Boundaries
I want to tell you about something I see ALL the time in my training sessions.
A puppy who has no boundaries. No structure. No consistent rules.
And you know what that puppy looks like? Not free and happy. Anxious. Confused. Constantly testing because no one has ever shown them where the edges are.
Dogs — especially puppies — feel SAFER when they know what is expected of them. Boundaries are not walls. They are guardrails. And this Friday I am showing you exactly how to build them with love, patience, and positive reinforcement.
📅 THIS FRIDAY — Episode 3 goes live!
👉 Like & Follow this page and turn on notifications 🔔 — you do not want to miss this one!
👉 Missed Episodes 1 & 2? Links in the comments!

🐾🍌 Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats 🍌🐾Nothing makes me happier than baking something special for our four-legged...
06/09/2026

🐾🍌 Homemade Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats 🍌🐾

Nothing makes me happier than baking something special for our four-legged best friends! 💛 These simple peanut butter banana dog treats are made with wholesome ingredients, easy to make, and pup-approved. 🐶

Whether you’re rewarding good behavior, celebrating a special occasion, or just showing your dog a little extra love, these homemade treats are sure to get tails wagging! 🦴✨

Have you ever made homemade treats for your dog? Tell me your pup’s favorite snack in the comments! 👇🐾

Like and follow this page to get FREE dog training tips and recipes 🐶

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06/06/2026

Have a fabulous Friday folks... ⁠



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"I want to ask you something. 🐾Have you ever stood at the crate door — your dog looking up at you with those big eyes — ...
06/05/2026

"I want to ask you something. 🐾
Have you ever stood at the crate door — your dog looking up at you with those big eyes — and felt absolutely terrible for closing it?
You are not alone. It is one of the most common feelings I hear from dog owners every single week.
But here is what I know after years of working with hundreds of dogs and their families:
A crate is not where your dog goes when they are bad.
It is where your dog goes when they need to feel safe.
And today I am showing you exactly how to build that association — step by step — so your dog runs to their crate willingly, settles calmly, and thrives.
Fix It Fridays Series 2 Episode 2 is LIVE:
Crate Training — The Right Way!
👉 Read the Article: https://hotdiggitydogresort.com/blog/crate-training
👉 Listen to the Podcast: https://hotdiggitydogresort.com/podcasts

👉 Missed Episode 1 — How to Stop Puppy Biting & Nipping? Get Caught Up: https://hotdiggitydogresort.com/blog/how-to-stop-puppy-biting-nipping

I want to tell you about a dog named Charlie. 🐾Charlie was a two-year-old Labrador who had never been crate trained. His...
06/04/2026

I want to tell you about a dog named Charlie. 🐾
Charlie was a two-year-old Labrador who had never been crate trained. His owners felt too guilty to even try. So Charlie had free run of the house — and he was miserable. Anxious, destructive, barking non-stop the moment his owners left.
Sound familiar?
The moment we introduced a crate — the RIGHT way — everything changed. Within two weeks, Charlie was going into his crate voluntarily. Napping in there with the door wide open. His anxiety dropped dramatically. His destructive behavior stopped.
The crate didn't stress Charlie out. The LACK of structure and a safe space did.
This Friday on Fix It Fridays Series 2 Episode 2 I am teaching you exactly how we did it:
Crate Training — The Right Way!
🐾 Why dogs actually LOVE their crates when properly introduced
🐾 How to choose the right crate for your dog
🐾 Step-by-step training system for puppies AND adult dogs
🐾 How long your dog can safely stay in a crate at every age
🐾 How to handle whining and crying the right way
Follow this page & turn on notifications 🔔 — drops THIS FRIDAY!
👉 Missed Episode 1 — Stop Puppy Biting & Nipping? Link in the comments!
Drop a 🐾 if your dog has ever given you those guilty eyes when you reached for the crate door! 😂🐾"

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