07/11/2025
I need your input on something I’m creating…
Over the past few weeks, so many of you have reached out to say that my posts about caregiver burden have really resonated. You’ve told me that you finally feel seen, understood, and validated in what you’re experiencing with your reactive or challenging dogs. And honestly? That’s shown me just how much we need a dedicated space for this. So I’m thinking about creating a free community specifically for dog guardians experiencing caregiver burden.
Not another training group (although management tips will have their place) Not for behavior advice (although I’m always happy explore topics and answer questions if that’s what you’d like) But a space for you - for the humans who are carrying the weight of loving a challenging dog.
Here’s what I’m envisioning:
A place where you can:
• Talk honestly about the isolation, guilt, and exhaustion without judgment
• Connect with others who actually understand what it’s like
• Learn about the research behind caregiver burden (because science validates what you’re feeling)
• Access practical strategies for when you’re running on empty
• Find support without toxic positivity or being told to “just stay consistent”
What it would include:
• Regular check-ins and community support
• Live drop-in sessions where we can connect in real time, share what’s happening, and support each other
• Educational content about caregiver burden and the dog-human bond
• Practical coping strategies grounded in trauma-informed approaches
• Guest experts (behaviorists, vets, mental health professionals)
• A judgment-free space where your struggles are valid
This would be for you if:
• You have a reactive, anxious, or behaviorally challenging dog
• You feel isolated because of your dog’s needs
• You’ve been judged or blamed for your dog’s behavior
• You’re exhausted from managing daily life around your dog
• You need people who get it
Before I create this, I’d like to know:
Would this be helpful for you? What would you most need from a community like this?
Drop a comment or send me a message. Your input will shape what this becomes.
Because you deserve support too. Not just your dog - you 🐾💕