From Chaos to Calm: How to Teach Your Dog to "Settle"

A dog that knows how to settle is a dog that can go more places. Whether it’s a dog-friendly brewery, a family picnic, or just a rainy Sunday afternoon, teaching your dog the art of doing nothing will significantly lower the stress levels for everyone in the house.

dog behavior, dog reactivity, behavior modification, dog safety, dog training, puppy trainingLaura BourhenneJanuary 5, 2026dogtraining, puppytraining, dogbehavior, teachingsettle, relaxonamat, mattraining, capturingcalm, placecommand, positivereinforcement, relaxationprotocolComment

Is Your Puppy's Puzzle Feeder Causing More Frantic Eating Habits?

In my personal experience, using puzzle feeders for every single meal can inadvertently cause puppies to eat more frantically and increase the likelihood of resource guarding. We look at a better approach: helping puppies feel absolutely secure about their food supply. Learn the simple rule that builds food confidence.

dog behavior, puppy training, dog health, behavior modificationLaura BourhenneDecember 1, 2025puppy training, resource guarding, puppy feeding, food security, slow feeder, food dispenser, treat dispenser, dog anxiety, new puppyComment

Puppy-Proofing Paradise: Creating the Ultimate Puppy-Friendly Home

Structure is a puppy's best friend. Creating a specific, limited area for their initial life in your home makes house-training and supervision much easier.