Of course we're not done talking about the election! But Angus has a new dog bed and it's not going well and I thought you might want to know. #reactivedogs #dogs
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Rosie, Angus, go to bed! But--which bed?
In our house there is a place for every dog, and every dog prefers an unauthorized place.
lauriehertzel.substack.com
November 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Of course we're not done talking about the election! But Angus has a new dog bed and it's not going well and I thought you might want to know. #reactivedogs #dogs
lauriehertzel.substack.com/p/rosie-angu...
lauriehertzel.substack.com/p/rosie-angu...
When Rosie got very ill, Angus put his reactivity aside and wouldn't let her out of his sight. #reactivedogs #olddogs
Who’s a good boy?
When Rosie fell ill, Angus stepped up.
lauriehertzel.substack.com
October 20, 2026 at 3:16 PM
When Rosie got very ill, Angus put his reactivity aside and wouldn't let her out of his sight. #reactivedogs #olddogs
Explore emotional state, stress, learning and regulation, alongside practical strategies for reactive dogs.
www.oxforddogtrainingcompany.com/product/reac...
#OxfordDogTrainingCompany #ReactiveToRegulated #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDogs
www.oxforddogtrainingcompany.com/product/reac...
#OxfordDogTrainingCompany #ReactiveToRegulated #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDogs
Reactive to Regulated – Oxford Dog Training Company
www.oxforddogtrainingcompany.com
October 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Explore emotional state, stress, learning and regulation, alongside practical strategies for reactive dogs.
www.oxforddogtrainingcompany.com/product/reac...
#OxfordDogTrainingCompany #ReactiveToRegulated #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDogs
www.oxforddogtrainingcompany.com/product/reac...
#OxfordDogTrainingCompany #ReactiveToRegulated #DogBehaviour #ReactiveDogs
Some days are harder—but your dog is still doing their best. Shifting to understanding can change everything. What helps you stay grounded? 🐾
#CompassionateTraining #DogBehavior #SeparationAnxiety #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining
#CompassionateTraining #DogBehavior #SeparationAnxiety #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining
May 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Some days are harder—but your dog is still doing their best. Shifting to understanding can change everything. What helps you stay grounded? 🐾
#CompassionateTraining #DogBehavior #SeparationAnxiety #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining
#CompassionateTraining #DogBehavior #SeparationAnxiety #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining
Once again my biggest, most sincere fuck you to dog owners that let their dogs off leash when they have zero recall.
We have off leash zones, go there.
#dogs #reactivedogs
We have off leash zones, go there.
#dogs #reactivedogs
May 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Once again my biggest, most sincere fuck you to dog owners that let their dogs off leash when they have zero recall.
We have off leash zones, go there.
#dogs #reactivedogs
We have off leash zones, go there.
#dogs #reactivedogs
Hot pavement and rough terrain can affect more than paws—they can affect behavior, too.
Discomfort may show up as slower walks, hesitation, or irritability.
Sometimes slowing down is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogwalking #doghealth #reactivedogs
Discomfort may show up as slower walks, hesitation, or irritability.
Sometimes slowing down is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogwalking #doghealth #reactivedogs
May 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Hot pavement and rough terrain can affect more than paws—they can affect behavior, too.
Discomfort may show up as slower walks, hesitation, or irritability.
Sometimes slowing down is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogwalking #doghealth #reactivedogs
Discomfort may show up as slower walks, hesitation, or irritability.
Sometimes slowing down is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogwalking #doghealth #reactivedogs
Hydration affects behavior, too.
When dogs become overheated or mildly dehydrated, stress tolerance and recovery can drop.
Supporting behavior starts with supporting the whole dog.
#dogbehavior #doghealth #doghydration #reactivedogs
When dogs become overheated or mildly dehydrated, stress tolerance and recovery can drop.
Supporting behavior starts with supporting the whole dog.
#dogbehavior #doghealth #doghydration #reactivedogs
May 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Hydration affects behavior, too.
When dogs become overheated or mildly dehydrated, stress tolerance and recovery can drop.
Supporting behavior starts with supporting the whole dog.
#dogbehavior #doghealth #doghydration #reactivedogs
When dogs become overheated or mildly dehydrated, stress tolerance and recovery can drop.
Supporting behavior starts with supporting the whole dog.
#dogbehavior #doghealth #doghydration #reactivedogs
Is it my fault Angus doesn't have more dog friends? It might be. #reactivedogs
I am too cautious
Angus has it in him to love other dogs, and I know that I hold him back.
lauriehertzel.substack.com
May 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Is it my fault Angus doesn't have more dog friends? It might be. #reactivedogs
Not every outing needs movement. Sometimes, pausing and observing is exactly what your dog needs. Where does your dog like to watch the world? 🐾
#SereneSunday #DogTraining #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #MindfulDogCare
#SereneSunday #DogTraining #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #MindfulDogCare
May 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Not every outing needs movement. Sometimes, pausing and observing is exactly what your dog needs. Where does your dog like to watch the world? 🐾
#SereneSunday #DogTraining #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #MindfulDogCare
#SereneSunday #DogTraining #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #MindfulDogCare
Seasonal allergies can affect behavior, too.
Itching, discomfort, and poor rest may lead to irritability or sensitivity.
Sometimes behavior is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogallergies #reactivedogs #doganxiety
Itching, discomfort, and poor rest may lead to irritability or sensitivity.
Sometimes behavior is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogallergies #reactivedogs #doganxiety
May 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Seasonal allergies can affect behavior, too.
Itching, discomfort, and poor rest may lead to irritability or sensitivity.
Sometimes behavior is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogallergies #reactivedogs #doganxiety
Itching, discomfort, and poor rest may lead to irritability or sensitivity.
Sometimes behavior is communication.
#dogbehavior #dogallergies #reactivedogs #doganxiety
Parasites don’t just affect health—they affect behavior.
Fleas, ticks, and more can cause discomfort that shows up as restlessness, irritability, or reactivity.
Calm starts with comfort. What are you noticing?
#dogbehavior #doghealth #reactivedogs #doganxiety
Fleas, ticks, and more can cause discomfort that shows up as restlessness, irritability, or reactivity.
Calm starts with comfort. What are you noticing?
#dogbehavior #doghealth #reactivedogs #doganxiety
May 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Parasites don’t just affect health—they affect behavior.
Fleas, ticks, and more can cause discomfort that shows up as restlessness, irritability, or reactivity.
Calm starts with comfort. What are you noticing?
#dogbehavior #doghealth #reactivedogs #doganxiety
Fleas, ticks, and more can cause discomfort that shows up as restlessness, irritability, or reactivity.
Calm starts with comfort. What are you noticing?
#dogbehavior #doghealth #reactivedogs #doganxiety
When a dog stops on a walk, it’s not for no reason.
They’re usually processing something. Most of the time, we try to move them on.
I explore what happens when you don’t 🐾
#dogbehaviour #blueskydogs #dogsofbluesky #dogtraining #reactivedogs #dogs
They’re usually processing something. Most of the time, we try to move them on.
I explore what happens when you don’t 🐾
#dogbehaviour #blueskydogs #dogsofbluesky #dogtraining #reactivedogs #dogs
How to Help Your Reactive Dog on Walks
A kinder approach to walks, for every dog, not just reactive ones
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May 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
When a dog stops on a walk, it’s not for no reason.
They’re usually processing something. Most of the time, we try to move them on.
I explore what happens when you don’t 🐾
#dogbehaviour #blueskydogs #dogsofbluesky #dogtraining #reactivedogs #dogs
They’re usually processing something. Most of the time, we try to move them on.
I explore what happens when you don’t 🐾
#dogbehaviour #blueskydogs #dogsofbluesky #dogtraining #reactivedogs #dogs
A “good” walk isn’t about distance or social exposure.
It’s about how your dog feels during and after.
Calm sniffing. Gentle exploration. Thoughtful pacing.
These are the things that support both emotional regulation and safety.
#DogWalking #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #CalmDogs #MindfulTraining
It’s about how your dog feels during and after.
Calm sniffing. Gentle exploration. Thoughtful pacing.
These are the things that support both emotional regulation and safety.
#DogWalking #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #CalmDogs #MindfulTraining
April 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
A “good” walk isn’t about distance or social exposure.
It’s about how your dog feels during and after.
Calm sniffing. Gentle exploration. Thoughtful pacing.
These are the things that support both emotional regulation and safety.
#DogWalking #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #CalmDogs #MindfulTraining
It’s about how your dog feels during and after.
Calm sniffing. Gentle exploration. Thoughtful pacing.
These are the things that support both emotional regulation and safety.
#DogWalking #ReactiveDogs #DogBehavior #CalmDogs #MindfulTraining
Your dog isn’t the same dog in every environment—and that’s not a flaw.
What feels easy in one setting can feel overwhelming in another.
Where do you notice your dog doing their best? And where do they struggle more?
#DogBehavior #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining #CanineBehavior #DogAnxiety
What feels easy in one setting can feel overwhelming in another.
Where do you notice your dog doing their best? And where do they struggle more?
#DogBehavior #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining #CanineBehavior #DogAnxiety
April 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Your dog isn’t the same dog in every environment—and that’s not a flaw.
What feels easy in one setting can feel overwhelming in another.
Where do you notice your dog doing their best? And where do they struggle more?
#DogBehavior #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining #CanineBehavior #DogAnxiety
What feels easy in one setting can feel overwhelming in another.
Where do you notice your dog doing their best? And where do they struggle more?
#DogBehavior #ReactiveDogs #DogTraining #CanineBehavior #DogAnxiety
#dogtrainer #columbiamo #shoplocalcomo #dogtraining #dogtrainercolumbiamo #seniordog #seniordogs #shoplocalcomo #dogsofcolumbiamo #dogs #dog #puppies #puppytraining #nervousdog #nervousdogs #fearfuldog #fearfuldogs #anxiousdog #anxiousdogs #reactivedogs #separationanxiety #enrichment
February 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Celebrate the ordinary. It’s where the extraordinary begins. ✨
#DogTrainingJourney #SmallStepsMatter #ReactiveDogs #SeparationAnxietySupport #CalmDogTraining
Read “Small Steps, Big Wins” and see how far small moments can take you.
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#DogTrainingJourney #SmallStepsMatter #ReactiveDogs #SeparationAnxietySupport #CalmDogTraining
Read “Small Steps, Big Wins” and see how far small moments can take you.
https://loom.ly/kwVYkok
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Celebrate the ordinary. It’s where the extraordinary begins. ✨
#DogTrainingJourney #SmallStepsMatter #ReactiveDogs #SeparationAnxietySupport #CalmDogTraining
Read “Small Steps, Big Wins” and see how far small moments can take you.
https://loom.ly/kwVYkok
#DogTrainingJourney #SmallStepsMatter #ReactiveDogs #SeparationAnxietySupport #CalmDogTraining
Read “Small Steps, Big Wins” and see how far small moments can take you.
https://loom.ly/kwVYkok
Stop the Barking & Lunging: Socializing A Reactive Dog Made Easy
Frustrated by barking, pulling, or lunging? Learn how to safely expose your dog to new experiences while staying calm and in control.
🔖 #ReactiveDogs #DogTrainerApproved #DogBehaviorHelp #AnxiousDogTips
Frustrated by barking, pulling, or lunging? Learn how to safely expose your dog to new experiences while staying calm and in control.
🔖 #ReactiveDogs #DogTrainerApproved #DogBehaviorHelp #AnxiousDogTips
October 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Stop the Barking & Lunging: Socializing A Reactive Dog Made Easy
Frustrated by barking, pulling, or lunging? Learn how to safely expose your dog to new experiences while staying calm and in control.
🔖 #ReactiveDogs #DogTrainerApproved #DogBehaviorHelp #AnxiousDogTips
Frustrated by barking, pulling, or lunging? Learn how to safely expose your dog to new experiences while staying calm and in control.
🔖 #ReactiveDogs #DogTrainerApproved #DogBehaviorHelp #AnxiousDogTips
Betsy chilling! 🐾 Victory! There was the tiniest thunder & lightning, which is enough to have her hiding for hours. Instead she stayed calm. Half-dose of Reconcile (doggy Prozac, per her animal behaviorist) seems to be helping her storm anxiety. Progress! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 #petanxiety #reactivedogs
October 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Betsy chilling! 🐾 Victory! There was the tiniest thunder & lightning, which is enough to have her hiding for hours. Instead she stayed calm. Half-dose of Reconcile (doggy Prozac, per her animal behaviorist) seems to be helping her storm anxiety. Progress! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 #petanxiety #reactivedogs
New post now available on understanding reactivity in dogs and how genetics, early experiences and socialisation all play a role 🐾
#dogodbluesky #blueskydogs #dogtraining #reactivedogs #positivereinforcemen #dogbehaviour
open.substack.com/pub/leadwith...
#dogodbluesky #blueskydogs #dogtraining #reactivedogs #positivereinforcemen #dogbehaviour
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How to Really Understand Your Reactive Dog
Why barking, lunging, or growling is about fear and coping
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September 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
New post now available on understanding reactivity in dogs and how genetics, early experiences and socialisation all play a role 🐾
#dogodbluesky #blueskydogs #dogtraining #reactivedogs #positivereinforcemen #dogbehaviour
open.substack.com/pub/leadwith...
#dogodbluesky #blueskydogs #dogtraining #reactivedogs #positivereinforcemen #dogbehaviour
open.substack.com/pub/leadwith...
Juniper has been hard at work helping our reactive dog clients get more comfortable and calmer around other dogs this month! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #reactivedogs #columbiamo #stephenslakepark
August 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Juniper has been hard at work helping our reactive dog clients get more comfortable and calmer around other dogs this month! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #reactivedogs #columbiamo #stephenslakepark
Read the blog and take your first steps to calmer walks.
www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/why-doe...
#dogadvice #freeworkshop #dogbehaviour #dogfreeworkshop #growlydogs #reactivedogs #rescuedogs
www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/why-doe...
#dogadvice #freeworkshop #dogbehaviour #dogfreeworkshop #growlydogs #reactivedogs #rescuedogs
July 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Read the blog and take your first steps to calmer walks.
www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/why-doe...
#dogadvice #freeworkshop #dogbehaviour #dogfreeworkshop #growlydogs #reactivedogs #rescuedogs
www.brilliantfamilydog.com/blog/why-doe...
#dogadvice #freeworkshop #dogbehaviour #dogfreeworkshop #growlydogs #reactivedogs #rescuedogs
Happy happy Gotcha Day to this most heartwrenchingly perfect pitbull princess. The road has been long and hard, but I’ve never done anything more worthwhile.
#rva #reactivedogs #gotchaday
#rva #reactivedogs #gotchaday
July 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Happy happy Gotcha Day to this most heartwrenchingly perfect pitbull princess. The road has been long and hard, but I’ve never done anything more worthwhile.
#rva #reactivedogs #gotchaday
#rva #reactivedogs #gotchaday
3 more days in our countdown!!! 🎆🎇🎆
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #fireworkdesensitization
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #fireworkdesensitization
July 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
3 more days in our countdown!!! 🎆🎇🎆
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #fireworkdesensitization
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #fireworkdesensitization
Baby ween and I have been enjoying bonding time snuggling in bed on these cold winter mornings ❄️
She’s at her cutest when she’s still cosy, cuddly & quiet. Before she’s up & activated & ready to let the world know she was born ready to fight.
#dachshund #dogsky #ReactiveDogs #RescueDogs
She’s at her cutest when she’s still cosy, cuddly & quiet. Before she’s up & activated & ready to let the world know she was born ready to fight.
#dachshund #dogsky #ReactiveDogs #RescueDogs
June 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Baby ween and I have been enjoying bonding time snuggling in bed on these cold winter mornings ❄️
She’s at her cutest when she’s still cosy, cuddly & quiet. Before she’s up & activated & ready to let the world know she was born ready to fight.
#dachshund #dogsky #ReactiveDogs #RescueDogs
She’s at her cutest when she’s still cosy, cuddly & quiet. Before she’s up & activated & ready to let the world know she was born ready to fight.
#dachshund #dogsky #ReactiveDogs #RescueDogs
It's day 4 of our challenge!!! Have you been practicing?
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #trainyourdog #positivereinforcement #fireworkdesensitization
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #trainyourdog #positivereinforcement #fireworkdesensitization
June 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It's day 4 of our challenge!!! Have you been practicing?
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #trainyourdog #positivereinforcement #fireworkdesensitization
#dogtrainer #dogtraining #fireworks #scareddogs #fearfuldogs #reactivedogs #plusr #trainyourdog #positivereinforcement #fireworkdesensitization