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If your dog is walked regularly, socialized, fed well, and loved deeply — yet still struggles to settle — you’re not alone. Many of the dogs I work with aren’t lacking exercise or enrichment. They’re experiencing something far more subtle and far more common in urban environments: overstimulation . Overstimulation doesn’t always look chaotic. In fact, it often shows up in dogs who appear “fine” on the surface. What overstimulation actually is Overstimulation happens when a do

Adolescence and senior years are two of the most challenging — and misunderstood — stages of a dog’s life. Understanding canine adolescence requires us to look beyond surface-level behaviour and into dog development, emotional capacity, and nervous system regulation . When we do, this phase becomes far less frightening — and far more navigable. Dogs Don’t Outgrow Emotions — They Learn How to Live With Them Although dogs age faster than humans physically, their emotional and m

If Your Dog “Explodes” on Leash, You're Not Alone But here’s the truth: Leash reactivity is not a personality flaw. It’s a somatic nervous system response. It’s physical, emotional, environmental, and instinctive. Understanding this shifts everything... for you and  your dog. This article explains: ✔ why dogs react on leash ✔ why your “reactive dog” may be perfect in the forest/at daycare/dog parks ✔ what’s physically happening in their body ✔ the 5 true causes of leash react

How to build a calmer environment using things you already own. Your home is your dog’s emotional ecosystem. People think training is what creates calm, but the truth is: environment regulates behaviour long before commands ever do. Here’s my Tucker-approved list of household items that help dogs feel confident, grounded, and emotionally safe - drawn from 100's of days hopping house to house pet sitting with Tucker and canine behaviour science! 1. A Non-Slip Rug or Mat If you