April’s Havanese Puppies Houston Breeder

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Don't let your ego make you a bad dog trainer.

Your dog isn't trying to make you look bad.

They're not trying to dominate you.
They're not being stubborn.
They're not disrespecting you.

If you ask your dog to do something and they don't do it, the reason is usually one (or more) of three things:

• They don't understand.
• They're not motivated.
• They're scared.

One of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is assuming that because their dog can Sit in the kitchen, they should automatically Sit everywhere else.

But dogs don't learn that way.

When you change the environment, you change the lesson.

The sights, sounds, smells, people, dogs, squirrels, bicycles, and distractions outside can make a familiar cue feel completely unfamiliar. To your dog, it's almost like you're speaking a different language.

So when your dog ignores a cue outdoors, don't assume they're blowing you off.

Assume they need help.

Slow down.
Be patient.
Use food if necessary.
Go back to hand signals if needed.
Make the exercise easier.
Help your dog succeed.

Then gradually build back up to verbal control as your dog becomes more comfortable and confident in that environment.

If you want your dog to listen everywhere, you have to practice everywhere.

Different streets.
Different parks.
Different distractions.
Different situations.

Eventually your dog learns that "Sit" means "Sit" no matter where they are or what's happening around them.

Want to learn more?

Check out Dr. Ian Dunbar's new course, Beyond Treat Training:
https://dunbar.info/beyond-treat-training

06/01/2026

A new review published in Animals, a peer-reviewed Q1 veterinary science journal, highlights growing evidence linking environmental chemical exposure to bladder cancer in dogs. Researchers identified lawn herbicides as a potential risk factor and note that many of these chemicals can be absorbed through the paws and skin, ingested during grooming, and ultimately concentrated in the bladder through urine.

🌧️ Rain doesn’t automatically wash pesticides away. Many are designed to stick to grass and soil long after rainfall.

🐾 Wet grass can actually increase exposure by helping residues transfer onto your dog’s paws, fur, and eventually into their mouth.

⏳ Some herbicides leave residues for days, while certain insecticides can persist for weeks or even months.

⚠️ “Safe after drying” doesn’t mean the chemicals are gone—it simply means immediate contact risk is lower.

To reduce exposure:
• Avoid freshly treated lawns, especially when wet
• Wipe or rinse paws after walks
• Clean wet bellies and fur
• Prevent paw licking until cleaned.

The concern isn’t one exposure, it’s years of small exposures adding up from parks, sidewalks, treated lawns, and other everyday environments.

👉Comment “CLEAN UP” and we’ll send you more on protecting dogs from everyday pesticide and environmental chemical exposure.

05/10/2026

In the study, anxious dogs were given the medicinal mushroom Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) at a dose of 1000 mg per 10 kg of body weight (about 100 mg/kg) once daily for 28 days. This intervention led to a ~62% reduction in anxiety scores, with dogs improving to the point where they were no longer statistically different from healthy controls.

For families who cannot source Lion’s Mane, research suggests probiotics may offer a powerful alternative.

A 2025 peer-reviewed study published in the journal Animals (MDPI) found the probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815™ naturally produces GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a neurotransmitter that helps calm the nervous system by regulating nerve activity. Unlike traditional calming supplements, LP815 works through the gut–brain axis to support more lasting, natural calming effects.

LP815 clinical results in dogs (after 4 weeks):
• Reduced fear- and noise-related aggression
• More restful, consistent sleep
• Improved mood and reduced reactivity
• Better energy and emotional balance
• Faster settling after owner departure

That’s why when developed her one-of-a-kind canine probiotic, she included Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815™ in PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™—a science-driven approach to rebuilding and maintaining your dog’s microbiome using strains inspired by wild canids, healthy domestic dogs, and living soil.

If you want to explore a science-backed probiotic option for your dog, comment BETTERBELLY and we’ll DM you the link.