A golden retriever puppy chewing on a toy.
Essential Skills
Emily Strong (she/they)

Safe vs. Secure: What We Get Wrong About Puppy Confidence

If you’ve ever raised a puppy before, tell me if you’ve ever felt any of these feels:

“But my puppy is safe here…”
“I don’t get it; I’ve never hurt him!”
“She has everything she needs, so why is she just cowering in the corner?”
“Why is he still scared? Our friends gave him treats.”

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A haunted house with a skeleton foot stepping on a pumpkin in front.
Uncategorized
Emily Strong (she/they)

Return of the …

Return of the … : How to Vanquish The Recurring Monsters in Our Lives I have a confession: back when I was a vet tech

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Close up of a pug's wrinkly face and underbite. Common reasons dogs won't sleep through the night.
Behavior Problems
Emily Strong (she/they)

Top 5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Sleep Through the Night

It doesn’t matter who you are, how much you love your pet, or how devoted you are to their well-being: if you live with an animal who keeps you up at night, and you’re sleep deprived, it is going to make you feel cranky and will deteriorate your relationship with that animal. That doesn’t make you a bad person, it just makes you a person. People are finite beings with finite resources. We have needs. Sleep is one of the big ones. When our needs aren’t met, we can’t show up the way we want to show up for our loved ones.

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