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Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience

Jan 31, 2022

Has anyone ever told you that exercise (and lots of it) is the best way to get your hyperactive dog to calm down?

Even a quick Google search would land you on a page that recommends rigorous workouts and tons of activities whenever your dog seems over-energetic. While exercise is vital to your dog’s general wellbeing,...


Jan 24, 2022

What does a partnership lifestyle with your dog mean to you?

While it may vary from one dog parent to the other, it’s safe to say that there are a few underlying principles to look out for. Altogether, partnership with your dog involves more than a quid pro quo exchange on a daily basis.

It’s a state of coexistence...


Jan 17, 2022

A new year is always the perfect time for new beginnings, resolutions and meaningful reflections. Which makes it a great time to revisit what it means to be a leader for our dogs, beyond the stereotypical “boss” or “master” figures.

In this episode of the Enlightened by Dogs podcast, Kathy highlights the...


Jan 10, 2022

How you treat your dog and others is directly informed by who you are.

So, the next important question is, are you simply “who you are” or “who you truly want to be?”

The difference between the two lies in your genuine heart’s desires — what do you value? What qualities are actually important to you? The...


Jan 3, 2022

Naturally, you want your dog to feel safe, calm, and happy as much as possible. But stressful situations are part of life as we know it. Often, these situations affect you long before your dog gets triggered and end up provoking a cascade of thoughts that could sever your connection with your dog.

How do we control...