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Think Better. Feel Better. Think like a dog.
https://think-like-a-dog-store.com
Your dog already thinks you’re magic because you show up.
Not because you’re perfect.
Because you’re their human.
Feel Better. THiNK LiKE A DOG. 🐾
Not because you’re perfect.
Because you’re their human.
Feel Better. THiNK LiKE A DOG. 🐾
February 2, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Your dog already thinks you’re magic because you show up.
Not because you’re perfect.
Because you’re their human.
Feel Better. THiNK LiKE A DOG. 🐾
Not because you’re perfect.
Because you’re their human.
Feel Better. THiNK LiKE A DOG. 🐾
Before you google “best enrichment activities” again:
Hand on chest.
Deep breath.
Look at your dog.
Ask: “What’s one simple thing we can do now?”
That’s the right answer.
Hand on chest.
Deep breath.
Look at your dog.
Ask: “What’s one simple thing we can do now?”
That’s the right answer.
February 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Before you google “best enrichment activities” again:
Hand on chest.
Deep breath.
Look at your dog.
Ask: “What’s one simple thing we can do now?”
That’s the right answer.
Hand on chest.
Deep breath.
Look at your dog.
Ask: “What’s one simple thing we can do now?”
That’s the right answer.
Shame says: “You should be better.”
Try answering: “My dog doesn’t need perfect. They need me to be present.”
Then choose one small action and take it slowly.
Try answering: “My dog doesn’t need perfect. They need me to be present.”
Then choose one small action and take it slowly.
February 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Shame says: “You should be better.”
Try answering: “My dog doesn’t need perfect. They need me to be present.”
Then choose one small action and take it slowly.
Try answering: “My dog doesn’t need perfect. They need me to be present.”
Then choose one small action and take it slowly.
You don’t need 60 ideal minutes for your dog.
You need a handful of honest ones.
5 minutes of presence beats an hour of resentment.
You need a handful of honest ones.
5 minutes of presence beats an hour of resentment.
February 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
You don’t need 60 ideal minutes for your dog.
You need a handful of honest ones.
5 minutes of presence beats an hour of resentment.
You need a handful of honest ones.
5 minutes of presence beats an hour of resentment.
Rebrand your dog walk:
Not “have to walk the dog.”
“Get a 5-minute break from my own brain.”
Phone stays in your pocket.
That’s the rule.
Not “have to walk the dog.”
“Get a 5-minute break from my own brain.”
Phone stays in your pocket.
That’s the rule.
February 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Rebrand your dog walk:
Not “have to walk the dog.”
“Get a 5-minute break from my own brain.”
Phone stays in your pocket.
That’s the rule.
Not “have to walk the dog.”
“Get a 5-minute break from my own brain.”
Phone stays in your pocket.
That’s the rule.
Humans: “Fix everything.”
Dogs: “Smell this leaf.”
When overwhelm hits, pick one “leaf moment” and do only that.
Small joy is still joy.
Dogs: “Smell this leaf.”
When overwhelm hits, pick one “leaf moment” and do only that.
Small joy is still joy.
January 31, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Humans: “Fix everything.”
Dogs: “Smell this leaf.”
When overwhelm hits, pick one “leaf moment” and do only that.
Small joy is still joy.
Dogs: “Smell this leaf.”
When overwhelm hits, pick one “leaf moment” and do only that.
Small joy is still joy.
3 a.m. potty trips with a senior dog are love in motion.
If you’re exhausted and grumpy about it, you’re still a good human.
Schedule a lighter day on purpose.
You’ve earned it.
If you’re exhausted and grumpy about it, you’re still a good human.
Schedule a lighter day on purpose.
You’ve earned it.
January 31, 2026 at 7:55 PM
3 a.m. potty trips with a senior dog are love in motion.
If you’re exhausted and grumpy about it, you’re still a good human.
Schedule a lighter day on purpose.
You’ve earned it.
If you’re exhausted and grumpy about it, you’re still a good human.
Schedule a lighter day on purpose.
You’ve earned it.
Protecting a slow walk with your dog is a form of self-care.
You’re not “being dramatic.”
You’re defending your sanity.
Stress can wait 10 minutes. Your dog is aging in real time.
You’re not “being dramatic.”
You’re defending your sanity.
Stress can wait 10 minutes. Your dog is aging in real time.
January 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Protecting a slow walk with your dog is a form of self-care.
You’re not “being dramatic.”
You’re defending your sanity.
Stress can wait 10 minutes. Your dog is aging in real time.
You’re not “being dramatic.”
You’re defending your sanity.
Stress can wait 10 minutes. Your dog is aging in real time.
New puppy season is… a lot.
You’re allowed to say “this is hard” and still be wildly in love with them.
Name it.
Breathe.
One small thing.
Bed.
You’re allowed to say “this is hard” and still be wildly in love with them.
Name it.
Breathe.
One small thing.
Bed.
January 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM
New puppy season is… a lot.
You’re allowed to say “this is hard” and still be wildly in love with them.
Name it.
Breathe.
One small thing.
Bed.
You’re allowed to say “this is hard” and still be wildly in love with them.
Name it.
Breathe.
One small thing.
Bed.
Feeling overwhelmed with your dog = normal.
Feeling guilty for feeling overwhelmed = optional.
You’re not failing.
You’re tired.
Tiny plan > shame spiral.
Feeling guilty for feeling overwhelmed = optional.
You’re not failing.
You’re tired.
Tiny plan > shame spiral.
January 31, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Feeling overwhelmed with your dog = normal.
Feeling guilty for feeling overwhelmed = optional.
You’re not failing.
You’re tired.
Tiny plan > shame spiral.
Feeling guilty for feeling overwhelmed = optional.
You’re not failing.
You’re tired.
Tiny plan > shame spiral.
If your dog feels like “too much” lately, check your inputs:
News, work, money, group chats, notifications…
You’re saturated.
Let the walk be the quiet part of your day, not another performance.
News, work, money, group chats, notifications…
You’re saturated.
Let the walk be the quiet part of your day, not another performance.
January 31, 2026 at 2:34 AM
If your dog feels like “too much” lately, check your inputs:
News, work, money, group chats, notifications…
You’re saturated.
Let the walk be the quiet part of your day, not another performance.
News, work, money, group chats, notifications…
You’re saturated.
Let the walk be the quiet part of your day, not another performance.
Reminder: your dog has never seen a “perfect dog parent routine” carousel.
They just know how it feels to be with you.
Present beats perfect every single time.
They just know how it feels to be with you.
Present beats perfect every single time.
January 31, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Reminder: your dog has never seen a “perfect dog parent routine” carousel.
They just know how it feels to be with you.
Present beats perfect every single time.
They just know how it feels to be with you.
Present beats perfect every single time.
Script for when your brain spirals:
“I’m overwhelmed.”
Exhale
“One small thing.”
Then do something tiny for your dog and be DONE.
No bonus round.
“I’m overwhelmed.”
Exhale
“One small thing.”
Then do something tiny for your dog and be DONE.
No bonus round.
January 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Script for when your brain spirals:
“I’m overwhelmed.”
Exhale
“One small thing.”
Then do something tiny for your dog and be DONE.
No bonus round.
“I’m overwhelmed.”
Exhale
“One small thing.”
Then do something tiny for your dog and be DONE.
No bonus round.
For your next “I’m a bad dog parent” moment:
1. Say it out loud: “I’m overwhelmed.”
2. Exhale. Drop shoulders.
3. Do one small thing (water, leash, sniff, play).
4. Then close the mental tab.
No more evidence-gathering against yourself.
1. Say it out loud: “I’m overwhelmed.”
2. Exhale. Drop shoulders.
3. Do one small thing (water, leash, sniff, play).
4. Then close the mental tab.
No more evidence-gathering against yourself.
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
For your next “I’m a bad dog parent” moment:
1. Say it out loud: “I’m overwhelmed.”
2. Exhale. Drop shoulders.
3. Do one small thing (water, leash, sniff, play).
4. Then close the mental tab.
No more evidence-gathering against yourself.
1. Say it out loud: “I’m overwhelmed.”
2. Exhale. Drop shoulders.
3. Do one small thing (water, leash, sniff, play).
4. Then close the mental tab.
No more evidence-gathering against yourself.
If your dog could send a text when you’re burned out:
“Sit.
Drink water.
Throw my toy once.
We’re good.”
Dogs are very pro-tiny-plans.
“Sit.
Drink water.
Throw my toy once.
We’re good.”
Dogs are very pro-tiny-plans.
January 30, 2026 at 4:07 PM
If your dog could send a text when you’re burned out:
“Sit.
Drink water.
Throw my toy once.
We’re good.”
Dogs are very pro-tiny-plans.
“Sit.
Drink water.
Throw my toy once.
We’re good.”
Dogs are very pro-tiny-plans.
Your dog doesn’t see a “lazy day.”
They see: “human stayed near me.”
Stop grading yourself harder than they ever would.
They see: “human stayed near me.”
Stop grading yourself harder than they ever would.
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Your dog doesn’t see a “lazy day.”
They see: “human stayed near me.”
Stop grading yourself harder than they ever would.
They see: “human stayed near me.”
Stop grading yourself harder than they ever would.
Low sleep + big feelings + dog responsibilities?
Of course you’re overwhelmed.
On those days:
short walk, extra grace, early night.
A sniff walk counts.
Of course you’re overwhelmed.
On those days:
short walk, extra grace, early night.
A sniff walk counts.
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Low sleep + big feelings + dog responsibilities?
Of course you’re overwhelmed.
On those days:
short walk, extra grace, early night.
A sniff walk counts.
Of course you’re overwhelmed.
On those days:
short walk, extra grace, early night.
A sniff walk counts.
Dog internet: 500 rules, 0 chill.
Your dog: “Can we sniff the same tree as yesterday?”
Choose one routine. Repeat it.
Consistency beats overthinking.
Your dog: “Can we sniff the same tree as yesterday?”
Choose one routine. Repeat it.
Consistency beats overthinking.
January 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Dog internet: 500 rules, 0 chill.
Your dog: “Can we sniff the same tree as yesterday?”
Choose one routine. Repeat it.
Consistency beats overthinking.
Your dog: “Can we sniff the same tree as yesterday?”
Choose one routine. Repeat it.
Consistency beats overthinking.
On overwhelm days, use this checklist:
✔️ Safe
✔️ Fed
✔️ Water
✔️ 5 minutes together
If all four are true, you’re not failing your dog.
✔️ Safe
✔️ Fed
✔️ Water
✔️ 5 minutes together
If all four are true, you’re not failing your dog.
January 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM
On overwhelm days, use this checklist:
✔️ Safe
✔️ Fed
✔️ Water
✔️ 5 minutes together
If all four are true, you’re not failing your dog.
✔️ Safe
✔️ Fed
✔️ Water
✔️ 5 minutes together
If all four are true, you’re not failing your dog.
If you’ve ever cried on the floor while your dog stared at you:
Same.
They weren’t judging.
They were thrilled you finally sat on their level.
You can be a mess and still be loved.
Same.
They weren’t judging.
They were thrilled you finally sat on their level.
You can be a mess and still be loved.
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 AM
If you’ve ever cried on the floor while your dog stared at you:
Same.
They weren’t judging.
They were thrilled you finally sat on their level.
You can be a mess and still be loved.
Same.
They weren’t judging.
They were thrilled you finally sat on their level.
You can be a mess and still be loved.
Dog mom/dad math:
Exhausted + still showing up = good dog parent.
Even if “showing up” today is a short potty break and a long cuddle.
Exhausted + still showing up = good dog parent.
Even if “showing up” today is a short potty break and a long cuddle.
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Dog mom/dad math:
Exhausted + still showing up = good dog parent.
Even if “showing up” today is a short potty break and a long cuddle.
Exhausted + still showing up = good dog parent.
Even if “showing up” today is a short potty break and a long cuddle.
Body check for overwhelmed dog lovers:
Jaw?
Shoulders?
Breath?
Fix those before you fix your dog’s “routine.”
Calm nervous system > new training plan.
Jaw?
Shoulders?
Breath?
Fix those before you fix your dog’s “routine.”
Calm nervous system > new training plan.
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Body check for overwhelmed dog lovers:
Jaw?
Shoulders?
Breath?
Fix those before you fix your dog’s “routine.”
Calm nervous system > new training plan.
Jaw?
Shoulders?
Breath?
Fix those before you fix your dog’s “routine.”
Calm nervous system > new training plan.
Curious:
What’s hitting you hardest right now as a dog parent?
A) Routine
B) Advice overload
C) Sleep
D) Guilt
Reply with your letter. I’m betting a lot of us are D.
What’s hitting you hardest right now as a dog parent?
A) Routine
B) Advice overload
C) Sleep
D) Guilt
Reply with your letter. I’m betting a lot of us are D.
January 28, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Curious:
What’s hitting you hardest right now as a dog parent?
A) Routine
B) Advice overload
C) Sleep
D) Guilt
Reply with your letter. I’m betting a lot of us are D.
What’s hitting you hardest right now as a dog parent?
A) Routine
B) Advice overload
C) Sleep
D) Guilt
Reply with your letter. I’m betting a lot of us are D.
To the “too anxious, too tired” dog parent:
Your dog chose you with their whole goofy heart.
You don’t have to audition every day.
Do one kind thing for yourself, one kind thing for them. That’s enough.
Your dog chose you with their whole goofy heart.
You don’t have to audition every day.
Do one kind thing for yourself, one kind thing for them. That’s enough.
January 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM
To the “too anxious, too tired” dog parent:
Your dog chose you with their whole goofy heart.
You don’t have to audition every day.
Do one kind thing for yourself, one kind thing for them. That’s enough.
Your dog chose you with their whole goofy heart.
You don’t have to audition every day.
Do one kind thing for yourself, one kind thing for them. That’s enough.
The hardest part of being a dog parent isn’t the walks.
It’s the “I should be better by now” voice.
Guilt doesn’t walk your dog.
You do.
Be kinder to the human holding the leash.
It’s the “I should be better by now” voice.
Guilt doesn’t walk your dog.
You do.
Be kinder to the human holding the leash.
January 28, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The hardest part of being a dog parent isn’t the walks.
It’s the “I should be better by now” voice.
Guilt doesn’t walk your dog.
You do.
Be kinder to the human holding the leash.
It’s the “I should be better by now” voice.
Guilt doesn’t walk your dog.
You do.
Be kinder to the human holding the leash.