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🚨 Back-to-school chaos is coming… and your dog feels it too.When September hits, routines change fast:⏰ Kids out the doo...
08/20/2025

🚨 Back-to-school chaos is coming… and your dog feels it too.

When September hits, routines change fast:

⏰ Kids out the door in a rush
🐶 Walks + meals at new times
🎒 Backpack chaos and stress energy in the house

Dogs don’t know why life suddenly feels so different, but they do feel the stress.

Here’s how you can get ahead this August ⬇️

1️⃣️Shift routines now → Start adjusting wake-up, feeding, and walk times gradually.

2️⃣2 Practice calm mornings → Teach your dog how to settle while everyone gets ready.

3️⃣ Positive backpack time → Pair backpacks + lunch boxes with rewards so they build happy associations.

Families who prep in August cruise through September. 🏆

👇🏾 Tell me in the comments: What’s the biggest routine change your dog struggles with when school starts?

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Norfolk County & Nearby Areas. ⚠️Until 8:00 PM tonight, expect wind gusts up to 60 MPH a...
08/14/2025

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Norfolk County & Nearby Areas.

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Until 8:00 PM tonight, expect wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny size hail. Towns in the path include Boston, Quincy, Weymouth, Brockton, Norwood, Franklin, Walpole, Mansfield, and more.

🌩 Dog Safety During Storms:

Keep pets indoors and away from windows.

Play calming music or turn on the TV to help drown out thunder.

Offer a safe chew or treat to keep them busy.

Make sure their collar/ID tag is on, just in case.

This storm could cause damage to trees and power lines. Please stay inside, stay safe, and keep your dogs close. ❤️

08/14/2025

When everyone’s home… and everything’s loud… and the dog won’t stop barking?
It’s not just you.

It’s not just the dog “being stubborn.”
It’s your whole household being overstimulated.
The dog’s barking, the kids are yelling, the Zoom call is glitching and you're the one trying to hold it all together.

👉🏾 And here’s what I want you to know:
Your dog isn’t ignoring you.
They’re overwhelmed with you.

Dogs pick up on energy, routine, and unpredictability.
So when the house feels chaotic, especially during busy work-from-home hours, they don’t know how to “clock out.”
They stay on alert mode all day long.

Which means barking. Pacing. Jumping. Zoomies. Whining. Reactivity.

💡So what can you do?
Here’s what I teach my clients during home sessions:

✅ Map out your dog’s most chaotic time of day
✅ Prep a calming station think: snuffle mat, licky mat, frozen bone
✅ Use your quiet cue (“thank you” or “all done”) to redirect, not scold
✅ Rotate toys and activities, don’t leave everything out all day

You don’t need to train harder.
You need a structure that works with your family’s real-life rhythm.

If your house has been loud lately…
If your dog seems harder to manage…
If your nerves are shot and you’re wondering, “Is it just me?”

I promise you, it’s not just you.
And you don’t have to figure this out alone.

👇🏾Tell me: what time of day is your house pure chaos?
Or drop a ❤️ if you’re in the middle of it right now.

Some dogs don’t just become part of our lives..they rescue us from the inside out. 💔❤️‍🩹They show up when we need love w...
08/04/2025

Some dogs don’t just become part of our lives..
they rescue us from the inside out. 💔❤️‍🩹

They show up when we need love without words.
When we’re tired, grieving, anxious, or alone...
they offer something no one else can.

If your dog changed your life..
drop a ❤️ in the comments.
That kind of love deserves to be seen.

👇🏾 Tell me your dog’s name and what they mean to you.




Is your dog great at “Sit” at home… but totally ignores it at the park?It’s not that they’re being stubborn.It’s that ou...
07/16/2025

Is your dog great at “Sit” at home… but totally ignores it at the park?

It’s not that they’re being stubborn.
It’s that outside is a whole new world full of distractions, smells, movement, and overwhelm. 🌀

Here’s what’s really going on:
✅ Your dog hasn’t practiced the cue in outdoor environments
✅ Their nervous system is overloaded
✅ They’re not defiant, they’re just distracted

✨ Try this instead:
✔️ Choose ONE cue to practice this week
✔️ Take it to 3 new places (driveway, park bench, friend’s yard)
✔️ Keep sessions short — 30 seconds to 2 minutes is plenty
✔️ Celebrate effort over perfection!

Training isn’t about drilling obedience.
It’s about building real-life understanding and calm together.

💬 Comment “YES” if your dog forgets Sit outside, I’ll send tips!

📩 Or DM me “INTRO” and I’ll support you one-on-one.


Read that again.☝🏾It’s not about being strict.It’s about being consistent with love.When we sometimes allow pulling, bar...
07/03/2025

Read that again.☝🏾

It’s not about being strict.
It’s about being consistent with love.

When we sometimes allow pulling, barking, or jumping...
Dogs don’t learn “no.”
They learn “maybe.”

And maybe is the reason they keep trying.

✨ Want to set kind, clear boundaries that actually stick?
Comment "ME" if this hit home, and I’ll share an easy way to start.

You’re asking for sit… but reaching for the leash.Telling them “quiet”… but laughing when they bark.Or letting them jump...
07/01/2025

You’re asking for sit… but reaching for the leash.
Telling them “quiet”… but laughing when they bark.
Or letting them jump sometimes… but scolding them later.

Mixed signals = mixed results.
Your dog isn’t being stubborn, they’re just confused.

Dogs thrive with calm, clear, consistent communication.

💬 Drop one word below that describes your dog’s most confusing habit. Let’s untangle it together.👇🏾

Dogs thrive when they know what’s okay and what’s not.Inconsistent rules confuse them. Clear ones calm them.A boundary c...
06/26/2025

Dogs thrive when they know what’s okay and what’s not.
Inconsistent rules confuse them. Clear ones calm them.

A boundary can sound like:
✨ “We don’t bark at the window.”
✨ “We rest on our mat when guests arrive.”
✨ “We walk together, not dragging each other.”

Want to learn how to actually stick to these — even with chaos, kids, or distractions?

🎉 Join us this Sunday for the Free Loose Leash Walking Workshop

📅 June 29 | 🕛 12 PM EST | 💻 Live on Zoom
📲 DM me “WALK” or comment below, only 2 spots left!

Still Struggling with Pulling on Leash?Leash pulling isn’t just frustrating...it’s exhausting.If you dread walks or your...
06/24/2025

Still Struggling with Pulling on Leash?

Leash pulling isn’t just frustrating...it’s exhausting.
If you dread walks or your dog zones out the moment you clip the leash, this is for you.

🎉 I’m hosting a Free Online Workshop this Sunday:

Stop the Pulling: Loose Leash Walking Made Simple
📅 Sunday, June 29th, 2025
⏰ 12 PM EST
💻 Live on Zoom

You’ll learn:
✅ Why your dog pulls (even if they “know” what to do)
✅ How to reset leash communication
✅ The easiest way to start fresh, no yelling, no yanking

🎁 BONUS: You’ll get early access to the in person class on July 13 to turn the workshop into real world results.

🚨 Only 3 spots left DM me “WALK” or drop sign up!👇🏾
https://down4paws.com/loose-leash-walking-online-workshop/

Just a friendly reminder...👇🏾
06/23/2025

Just a friendly reminder...👇🏾

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