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11/10/2026

🐾 TRAINING TIP TUESDAY! 🐾

‼️ A harness does NOT automatically stop your dog from pulling! ‼️

In fact, many harnesses can actually make pulling easier for dogs. Think about it: harnesses distribute pressure across the chest and shoulders, allowing dogs to use some of their strongest muscles to lean forward and pull. What do sled dogs wear when they're ✨pulling✨ sleds? You guessed it… HARNESSES! 😂
So why do so many people believe harnesses stop pulling? I think a lot of it comes down to marketing and confusing management tools with actual training.

Let's break it down:

💡 Management tools: *Front clipping harnesses, head halters, prong collars, and other equipment can help manage your dog during walks
💡 Training: Teaching your dog to walk on a loose leash without constantly pulling you down the street

*front-clip harnesses can sometimes help redirect a dog's movement and make pulling more manageable, BUT they aren't teaching your dog what you actually want them to do.

"Okay, Alexx… so what DOES teach my dog not to pull?" I'm so glad you asked! 😉
🐾 Consistent practice and reinforcement
🐾 Clear communication
🐾 Proper timing and rewarding the behaviors you want
🐾 Patience and consistency (because Rome wasn't built in a day!)

THE BOTTOM LINE: A harness doesn't train your dog. YOU do! Happy training! 🐾❤️

(This is not my photo! I found it on Google and absolutely loved seeing a Dalmatian on this mushing team! 🖤🤍)

11/09/2026

November 14th marks World Diabetes Day! Remember to wear BLUE!! 💙
Did you know that this condition affects both humans and our furry friends?

🩵 Around 1% of dogs globally are impacted by type 1 diabetes
🩸 0.5% of cats around the world are diagnosed with type 2
💉 1 in 300 children is diagnosed with diabetes before the age of 18
🩶 Among adults, the statistic is 1 in 500!

Join the global movement and wear blue with us to show your support!

11/06/2026

Our family has a very heavy heart 💔
We very unexpectedly said goodbye to our Sphynx, Syren, yesterday morning at only 5 years old. While this page may be centered around our Dalmatians, anyone who follows along knows that our family (and love) extends far beyond our Dalmatians.
Syren was a huge part of our household and had a special way of making herself loved by everyone, even those who claimed they weren't cat people. She was one of a kind, full of personality, and will leave a hole in our home that can't be filled. We never imagined we'd be saying goodbye so soon. She hid how much she was struggling so well, and the heartbreak of knowing we didn't see it coming is something we're still trying to process. Our blankets won't be the same without our little “chicken kitten” hiding underneath them, and our beds won't feel quite right ever again… So today, give your pets an extra squeeze, appreciate the little quirks that make them who they are, and remember that our time with them is never guaranteed. Rest easy, Syren. You were so much more than a cat. You were family, and you will forever be part of our pack. We’ll meet you at the rainbow bridge baby girl 🌈🐾💔

11/05/2026

Feel like Friday to anyone else?? 🙈

11/04/2026

What goes through my head when an outside noise sends all the Dals sprinting out our dog door 😂

11/03/2026

🐾TRAINING TIP TUESDAY🐾
Dinner time = training time! Who says training always requires treats? Instead of putting dinner in their bowl- take their measured dinners worth of food, put that in your treat pouch, and use that as their training reward!

🍁 Practice basic commands like sit, down, stay, etc
🍁 Work on leash manners and engagement/focus
🍁 Doggy push ups! (Sit, lay down, sit, lay down, sit, lay down)

You're building good habits, strengthening the bond with your dog, and providing mental enrichment without adding extra calories to their daily diet!

11/02/2026

This November is extra special for me because my 6 year old step son battles type 1 diabetes, making this month incredibly dear to my heart! Let’s dive into the world of diabetes and spread some much-needed awareness! 🤩

💙Type 1 Diabetes: This occurs when the immune system mistakenly wages war on the pancreas, destroying the insulin-producing beta cells.
🩵Type 2 Diabetes: The body either resists insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it.
Insulin is crucial as it helps transport glucose from food into our cells. Without it, the body struggles to properly utilize glucose.

❓Did you know?❓Our furry friends can also have diabetes! 🐾 Dogs usually face type 1, with their own immune system or severe pancreatitis being the common culprits. Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes, due to insulin resistance, is more frequent in felines and humans but is rare in dogs! 🐱🐶
So, let’s spread the word and make November a month of awareness and understanding! 📢

10/31/2026

Happy Howl-o-ween from our pack to yours! 🎃🐾 Show us those costumes in the comments! 👇

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day from our honorary Dalmatian, Syren! 🖤🤍 If she dosent scare you, no evil thing will 🤷🏻‍♀️ Show me your kitties in the comments! 👇😅

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