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All Fur Them Established in 2020 to help better the bond between humans and dogs.
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10/26/2026

The goal isn’t just a dog who listens, but a dog who learns how to feel safe, fulfilled, and at peace even when excitement is all around him.

For Yogi, who has a naturally high prey drive, learning to “switch off” after play is just as important as having the opportunity to fulfill those instincts.

In this session, we’re working on relaxation and impulse control in an environment filled with toys. The goal isn’t to suppress his drive or take away the joy of play. It’s to teach him that he can enjoy fulfilling those instincts and then find peace when the fun is over.

Learning to disengage from tempting resources helps build frustration tolerance, emotional regulation, and a healthier relationship with the things he loves. Over time, we want Yogi to feel less compelled to engage with every exciting thing in his environment and more confident in his ability to settle, even when temptation is right there. Because true impulse control is about developing the ability to make a different choice without becoming overwhelmed by the things you want.

We’re not just teaching Yogi an off switch. We’re helping him build the skills to move between excitement and calm, with a more balanced nervous system and the understanding that he doesn’t have to act on every impulse to feel fulfilled.

10/07/2026

From freezing and bolting… to walking through it.

This is how our walk started, and how it ended.

Snuggs is a very nervous Micro Bully who lacks confidence in any experience outside of his crate. At the beginning of this walk, we encountered a LOT of noise and activity. You can see Snuggs bolting to the end of the leash, freezing, and struggling to process what was happening around him. Instead of feeding into that anxiety or immediately removing him from the environment, I worked with him through it.

We walked through the space, turned around, and walked through it again. Each time we passed the distractions, Snuggs had another opportunity to experience them while receiving calm, coaching and information from his handler.

There is an important difference between forcing a dog through fear and coaching a dog through something difficult.

I wasn’t asking Snuggs to ignore his emotions or pretending that he wasn’t nervous. I was showing him that he didn’t need to panic and flee every time something felt overwhelming.

If I allowed Snuggs to pull me away anytime he became anxious, I could unintentionally reinforce the idea that fleeing is what keeps him safe.

Instead, I want to teach him:
“You can trust me. You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We can move through this together and you are safe.”
And you can see the difference that makes by the end of this video.

This entire process took place in a relatively short period of time. It wasn’t about making Snuggs fearless. It was about giving him the opportunity to experience something difficult, recover, and realize that he was capable of moving forward.

Calm, confident leadership.
Clear communication.
Repetition.
And giving the dog an opportunity to succeed.

That’s how we start building confidence. Not by avoiding everything that makes a dog uncomfortable, but by teaching them that they have the skills and support to navigate the world around them.

🙋‍♀️ What’s one way you help your dog overcome their insecurities and fears? Share ⬇️

10/02/2026

“Let’s go” doesn’t mean race ahead of me.
It doesn’t mean you choose the direction and I’ll follow.

We teach that “let’s go” means we go together.

It’s learning to walk in tandem with the handler. Paying attention to our body language, our movement, our changes in direction, and learning to tune out the environment around us.

It’s teamwork. It’s togetherness. It’s exploration with intention.

That doesn’t mean Yogi doesn’t get freedom. He does get the chance to be released to freedom at a different time, but this walk has a goal in mind. Pack Drive means freedom exists within a relationship and with a goal. He’s learning that he doesn’t have to make every decision about where to go, what to investigate, or how to respond to something in his environment.

For reactive dogs especially, this becomes an important brain exercise. Instead of automatically reacting to everything around them, we want them looking to their handler for guidance and thinking:
“Where is my person going? Are they nervous? How are they responding?”

The handler’s movement and choices become meaningful information, giving the dog the ability to listen to the handler’s coaching instead of simply reacting to the world around them.

We’re not just teaching Yogi how to walk.
We’re teaching him how to work with his person, navigate the world together, and use his brain along the way.

An act of Mercy and Love.Want to learn more or need support?If you are navigating this difficult path or simply want to ...
09/23/2026

An act of Mercy and Love.

Want to learn more or need support?

If you are navigating this difficult path or simply want to understand it better, here are trusted resources:

Losing Lulu – A supportive, non-judgmental Facebook community for those grieving a behavioral loss.

The Behavioral Euthanasia Compassion Project – Educational resources and stories breaking the stigma.

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED!Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts! We are incredibly honored to be nominated for Best Pet Tr...
09/11/2026

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED!

Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts! We are incredibly honored to be nominated for Best Pet Training and Best Pet Boarding in the Best of Lewis County 2026!

This nomination means so much to us because it represents the dogs, families, and wonderful people who have trusted us along the way. Every training session, every breakthrough, and every happy tail reminds us why we love what we do.

Now we’d love to ask for YOUR VOTE!

If you’ve enjoyed working with us, learned something from us, referred a friend, or simply believe in what we do, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
Help us bring home the “Best of Lewis County” titles!

👉 Vote for us for Best Pet Training and Best Pet Boarding!

Thank you for supporting our small business and for being part of our pack. We truly couldn’t do this without you! 🧡🩵💙

October is officially FULLY BOOKED!Thank you so much to everyone who trusts us with their pups, we truly appreciate you!...
09/09/2026

October is officially FULLY BOOKED!

Thank you so much to everyone who trusts us with their pups, we truly appreciate you!

We do have boarding availability starting November 20th through the end of the year. If you’re making holiday plans, now is a great time to get your pup’s stay reserved!

Looking ahead to 2027: We’re already starting to fill our calendar for the 2027 boarding season! If you know you’ll need boarding next year, we highly recommend booking your dates early so you can get the days you need.

November & December availability is limited, and 2027 is already filling up!

Message us to reserve your dates. We can’t wait to spoil your pups! 🧡🩵💙

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