Dogs Need Connection, Not Socialization

Dogs Need Connection, Not Socialization

For years, I’ve found myself in conflict with our claim that dogs need socialization. I know you’ve been told your dog needs socialization. You’ve read this all over the internet and it’s in every “how to train a dog“ book. But, what if we re-framed the “need” to say,...
Living Harmoniously with Restriction

Living Harmoniously with Restriction

“It is health that is the real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi During lunch, I was speaking with Brandee and our team about the different spheres of Canine Enrichment. Brandee is particularly keen and interested in exploring “food...
A Tree, A Flower, A Dog

A Tree, A Flower, A Dog

I’m returning from quite a journey, having spent the last three weeks in England – and part of it in Italy. We were there for the Christmas holiday and New Year’s. But, that’s not the journey I’m talking about. It’s the journey no person, place, or thing can...
Love can’t be harnessed

Love can’t be harnessed

Talk About Love We should be talking holiday season, but I feel like talking about love… can we? I’m becoming quite fond of waking up each morning, more curious about love, connection, and joy… It’s a powerful way to begin each morning, and...
Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays? For many in our industry, today is certainly not a “happy” holiday.   With this holiday comes so much stress. Kennels full, facilities overcrowded beyond their designed occupancy, staff over-worked and exhausted, and for many dogs, this is their...