I recently added two new family members to my little zoo! 💚

some happy pup faces to brighten your day ☀️🐾

Yes, he’s bitten me before.

As owners, we have to manage it. But we also need to realize this is a living being with feelings, PTSD even. Sometimes it’s possible for them to heal in your care. Trust the process, research, learn about fear-based aggression, advocate for your dog’s mental well-being.

I don’t usually talk about owning a reactive dog, but it’s important to share the reality. Fear-based aggression is heartbreaking. Watching your dog completely shut down in fear, even during something as routine as an annual vet checkup, it’s heart wrenching. But I’ll continue to advocate for him 💛

Everything’s alright :)

I’ve had such a great week in my career! I worked w/ Josie (left) on leash manners & engagement, and w/ Nina (right) on socialization, leash manners & reactivity. She had big feelings about a lawn mower, so we took it slow, I rewarded her for engaging with me (check out those raised hackles, wow!)

Had to share more of these cuties 🫶🏻

Busy day today but I wouldn’t have it any other way 🥰💕

Saw the cutest jumping spider on my way to work the other day. He was definitely trying to help me drive 😂 (he was released shortly after to a safe place-we don’t harm small creatures here 🥰💕)

Happy days 🥰💕

✨ Life lately ✨