The Nest Unleashed - Private Dog Park in Plantation Fl

08/28/2026

Kind of chic to embrace your rescue dog’s true self. 🩷🐾

When we bring home a rescue dog, it’s easy to start imagining who they’re going to become once they finally feel safe. Like my lab mix I assuned would love the water🤦‍♀️

But what if the greatest gift we can give them isn’t becoming anything at all?

Every rescue dog arrives as a unique individual with a story we may never fully know. Some have known love and security and lost it. Some have experienced abandonment, neglect or constant change. Others may simply have never had the opportunity to safely explore the world and figure out what they like, what they don’t, and who they are.

Those experiences can shape how they move through the world today.

Sometimes, the things we’re quickest to label as a “behavior problem” may actually be fear, uncertainty, self-protection or communication.

CDD has challenged me to shift the question from “How do I change this?” to “What is my dog trying to tell me?”

Because the goal isn’t to erase who they are in pursuit of the dog we imagined.

It’s to create enough safety, trust and understanding that they finally get to show us who they’ve been all along.

And honestly? Kind of chic. 🩷

🐾 Do you think your rescue dog is different today than the dog you first brought home?

08/27/2026

I know I said 3 finalists…but this was the best I could do! 😂🐾

Seriously, LOOK AT THESE FACES. How was I supposed to choose?! So I got it down to four and now I’m officially handing the hard part over to you.

👑 NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Help us choose who takes Mika’s spot as our next Summer VIP Pup!

🗳️ HOW TO VOTE

🐾 Follow
💕 Like this post
🗳️ Comment the name of your favorite finalist — one vote per person!

✨ BONUS VOTE: Share this post to your Story and tag and your chosen finalist gets an extra vote!

Voting closes Monday 8/31/2026

☀️ YOUR SUMMER VIP PUP FINALISTS:

🐾 Hamlet
🐾 Charley Girl
🐾 Merri Jayne
🐾 Kodiak & Bear

👑 WHAT DOES OUR VIP PUP WIN?

💕 A donation made in their pup’s name to the rescue of their choice
🐾 A custom VIP bandanna
☀️ A FREE hour at The Nest Unleashed, if they’re local enough to come play!

And can we give a little love to ALL of the pups who entered?! Narrowing this group down was nearly impossible. 💕🐾

Now go vote because I clearly cannot be trusted to make this decision myself. 😂👑

08/21/2026

Dog moms, I think we need to give each other a little more grace. ❤️🐾

We see a moment. We hear part of a story. We watch a 10-second video and suddenly think we know the whole journey.

But we don’t.

I know I’m not the same dog mom I was years ago. I’ve learned, changed, made mistakes, asked questions and figured things out along the way. And I’m still learning.

If we truly love dogs, let’s make this a community where people feel safe enough to ask questions, learn from each other and do better…without being shamed along the way.

Teach without shaming. Share without judging.
Less judgment. More curiosity. More grace. ❤️

And now I want to hear from you: What dog-mom judgment have you felt?

I said I’d go first, so mine will be in the comments. 👇🏼

08/20/2026

🐾 WE’RE PUTTING A PACK TOGETHER! 🐾

Your World Unleashed is officially registered for the 2027 VCA Walk for the Animals, benefiting the Humane Society of Broward County! 💛

On Saturday, February 20, we’ll be hitting Fort Lauderdale Beach together for the one-mile Walk for the Animals — pups, people and one very enthusiastic pack with a mission.

And we want YOU with us.

🐾 Join the Your World Unleashed Pack and walk with us
💛 Help us raise🐾 WE’RE PUTTING A PACK TOGETHER! 🐾

Your World Unleashed is officially registered for the 2027 VCA Walk for the Animals, benefiting the Humane Society of Broward County! 💛

On Saturday, February 20, we’ll be hitting Fort Lauderdale Beach together for the one-mile Walk for the Animals — pups, people and one very enthusiastic pack with a mission.

And we want YOU with us.

🐾 Join the Your World Unleashed Pack and walk with us
💛 Help us raise money for animals in our community with the largest annual fundraiser hosted by the Humane Society of Broward! 🐾
📣 Can’t walk? You can still support our team’s fundraising efforts

This isn’t until February, so we’re starting early and dreaming BIG. Over the next several months we’ll introduce our pack members, share our fundraising progress and probably find a few ridiculous ways to raise some money along the way. Because obviously we cannot simply walk one mile like normal people. 😂

Want to join our pack? Comment WALK and I’ll send you the team link! money for animals in our community
📣 Can’t walk? You can still support our team’s fundraising efforts

This isn’t until February, so we’re starting early and dreaming BIG. Over the next several months we’ll introduce our pack members, share our fundraising progress and probably find a few ridiculous ways to raise some money along the way. Because obviously we cannot simply walk one mile like normal people. 😂

Want to join our pack? Comment WALK and I’ll send you the team link!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

POV: You check to see if it's finally cool enough for the dog walk you've been promising all day.
South Fl said absolutely not...as you literally burn your hand on the air🔥🥵🔥

Looks like another speed lizard hunt around the yard for us! 🦎

How are you keeping your pup entertained during the heat!

08/20/2026

POV: You check to see if it's finally cool enough for the dog walk you've been promising all day.
South Fl said absolutely not🙄

08/19/2026

Think your pup deserves this spot? 👀🐾💜

Obviously you do. You’re their person. You’re legally required to believe they’re the cutest dog on the internet. 😂

So let’s see them!

☀️ We’re searching for our Summer VIP! ☀️

Drop your favorite photo of your pup living their best summer life in the comments below. Pool days, beach days, road trips, backyard adventures, ridiculous summer outfits, ice cream faces…whatever says summer for your pup.

And this one is open to dog parents near AND far! 🌎🐾

After entries close, I’ll take on the nearly impossible task of choosing 3 finalists. Then I’m removing myself from the responsibility 😂 and turning it over to YOU. Our community will vote to crown our Summer VIP! 👑

🏆 Our Summer VIP will receive:

🐾 A custom VIP bandana
❤️ A donation made in their pup’s name to the animal shelter or rescue of their choice
📸 A VIP feature on The Nest Unleashed
🌴 If our winner is local to South Florida, a complimentary private visit to The Nest
👑 AND our reigning VIP gets a seat at the judges’ table to help choose the finalists for our next seasonal VIP search!

To enter:
📸 Drop ONE favorite summer photo in the comments
🐶 Include your pup’s name + where you’re from
❤️ Entries close Aug 24th.
🗳️ Finalists + voting details will follow!

By entering, you’re giving us permission to share your pup’s submitted photo on The Nest Unleashed social pages as part of the contest.

Now enough talking.

SHOW. ME. THE. DOGS. 👇💜🐾