Better Together K9

05/21/2026

Decompression walk, Sniffari, dog led walks.. all say the same thing.

what's important is location, if you have a reactive dog- walking in quiet areas where your dog can "let their hair down" is important. Country roads, business parks, empty parking lots, industrial areas are all great options to check out for your dog. put them on a long leash and check out your own yard, but do it together ❤️

*some walks should absolutely be training walks, but some should definitely be relaxing walks*

Where is your dog's favorite decompression space?

05/09/2026

I hope everyone finds as much joy as Garvan does ♥️

Garvan loves being told he is the smartest boy and physical touch.

What brings your dog joy?

05/06/2026

Take your turn training is one of my favorite things to work on with our new fosters. For lots of reasons but most importantly impulse control.

My resident dogs can model good behavior, my fosters learn to wait your turn.

Does your dog have impulse control?

05/01/2026

"Dogs are not volunteers, they are drafted." -suzanne clothier

Whether that is a dog sport, or a lifestyle. They have very little say. I don't do dog sports, but I do lean on my dogs to help me raise great fosters.

In exchange for their service, I make sure they are fairly compensated for their time and effort. Taking note of favorite treats, activities and outings they enjoy.

What have you drafted your dogs for?

Mine are helper dogs for reactive dogs, they're foster helpers and guinea pigs for new training games.

Their compensation is pack walks with dogs who dont bark at them, field trips to new parks for new smells and dedicated one on one engagement from me.

04/15/2026

I just finished reading a book on creating success for your adopted dog.

If you're thinking of adopting, or have already adopted and your dog is having a hard time. If you foster. Read this book. It's short, it's clear and it has great suggestions to support your new friend.

RESCUE LOGIC: Stop Guessing Their Past. Start Building Their Present.