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Moo = Great Pyrenees and pit mix
Lexy = Dogsitter, certified dog trainer, fear free certified, enrichment certified, and a PhD in special education.

10/23/2026

What I imagine is going through his head when we take a drive.

10/13/2026

When I talk with clients about enrichment, they often think of food puzzles, stuffed Kongs, or other food-based activities first. That makes sense because it’s largely what we see promoted on social media. And while food enrichment can be wonderful, there’s so much more to explore!

One of my favorite forms of enrichment is olfactory enrichment, which encourages dogs to use their incredible sense of smell. Sniffing allows dogs to gather information about their environment, investigate unfamiliar scents, and engage in natural behaviors. I collected pinecones for some scent exploration. Enrichment doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It also doesn’t have to involve food. What matters is finding activities that are meaningful and enjoyable for the individual dog.

What types of enrichment does your dog enjoy beyond food?

07/24/2026

Meet Stevie. She struggles with a low frustration threshold and low resiliency, but what does that actually look like in everyday life? Head to my story and let me know how you think those challenges might show up, and I’ll highlight some of those behaviors in an upcoming video if my brain doesn’t get distracted.

07/19/2026

Did you know you can pay an introvert never to leave your house while pet sitting? Don’t have to ask me twice. Frankie hired me for a week of full-time snuggles. Since she occasionally decides furniture makes a great chew toy when left alone, she pays a little extra to stay with her the entire time. A week of hanging out with a dog and having an excuse not to leave the house? Sounds like a pretty cool gig to me.

06/23/2026

In a world that feels chaotic, there is an art to doing absolutely nothing with your dog. Many dogs struggle with settling. Just like humans, they can get caught up in a constant cycle of activity and stimulation. We live in a go-go-go hustle culture, and our dogs often do too. Here’s a dog training secret: doing nothing is training. Sitting together without a task, toy, or agenda teaches dogs to self-regulate. It shows them that not every moment needs to be exciting.

When was the last time you and your dog did absolutely nothing together?

05/23/2026

Did you know petting can be enrichment for dogs? That doesn’t mean you can just go around petting every dog and claim you’re “providing enrichment.” Some dogs find petting stressful or overwhelming. A good rule of thumb is the 3-second test: pet for 3 seconds, stop, and see what the dog does. If they lean in, nudge you, or ask for more, that’s usually an invitation to continue. If they move away or seem tense, give them space.

So, how is petting enrichment? Many dogs crave social interaction. Dogs are social animals, and positive 1:1 attention with humans can help meet their social and emotional needs. Calm, enjoyable interaction can be just as enriching as food puzzles or play.

Cooper here can be a little fearful of new people, but once he gets comfortable, he absolutely demands attention and affection.

05/17/2026

If you’re like me, you don’t really trust anyone to watch your dogs. When I’m watching other people’s animals, I’m grateful they trust me, and I don’t take that lightly.

When you’re looking for a dog sitter, what are some things you look for? What makes you say, “Yes, that’s a person I trust my baby with?”

Pictured is Woody. Woody is a senior, eats healthier lunches than I do, has a caterpillar blanket that he takes everywhere, likes to do parameter checks out in his yard, and doesn’t care if there’s a rabbit near his yard.

04/24/2026

For the last few months, Moo hasn’t been feeling like himself. His fur started changing, he became more reactive, began hiding, and didn’t want to be touched as much. Occasionally, he wouldn’t eat. He developed a hacking cough and, unrelated, had a seizure.

That led to ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and testing for infections and viruses. We saw an internal medicine specialist, but the cause of his cough is still unknown. His lungs showed some inflammation, so he received a steroid injection to help. The following week, he vomited all over the house in a single day and had 7+ focal seizures the next. That led us to a neurologist and an MRI. Moo was diagnosed with late-onset epilepsy and will be on seizure medication for the rest of his life. Since starting treatment, we’ve started to see pieces of him come back. He’s been spending more time with the family and becoming more active again. Now I start the long process of learning everything I can.

04/16/2026

Tallulah wants you to remember that when she came to the rescue, she was 23 pounds. Then her foster families and forever family decided to force her on a diet. Suddenly, she hears the word cancer, and she’s gained 2 pounds. She would like to get back to 23 pounds by next Wednesday.

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Nashville, TN
37201-37250

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