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Is your dog getting enough quality rest to set them up for success?
Did you know.... that lack of adequate, restorative rest increases emotional and behavioral reactivity, decreases learning capabilities,...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Sep 216 min read
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Treating Trail Mix Recipe
Create a Treating Trail Mix can…. 1)     help build your dog’s gut microbiome 2)     support their immune system 3)     have them...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Aug 242 min read
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Skill Breakdown: The Go Find Game + Variations
The Go Find Game The Go Find Game, also sometimes called a scatter feed, is an easy and versatile intervention you can use with your dog....

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Aug 186 min read
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Skill Breakdown: The Engage / Disengage Game
Benefits of playing the Engage / Disengage Game To help your dog learn that: 1) You are the most rewarding, exciting, engaging thing in...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Aug 33 min read
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Canine Elevator Etiquette- Setting everyone up for success
Small spaces + big feelings + a combination of 4 and 2 legged friends can sometimes be a recipe for disaster! How do you set your dog up...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Apr 225 min read
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Skill Breakdown: "Middle"
Cue: "Middle:" What is the expected behavior? Sit in between my legs until further notice. How can this cue be evolved? Can be easily...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 65 min read
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Skill Breakdown: Place
A "Place" cue refers to using a visual marker, such as a blanket, bed, or towel, to have our dogs lay down on and settle in until further...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Reparenting my Inner Child through how I raise my dog
"WOW! You are SO brave girlfriend! I'm SO proud of you! I love you so much!" I felt my stomach clench and my eyes instantly began to...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Nov 13, 20246 min read
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Introducing new dogs to each other safely
As our dog's guardian, our number one goal in our relationships with them is always to set them up for success, in all things, knowing...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Oct 10, 20248 min read
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Skill Breakdown: Teaching your dog to settle
Does your dog have a 'Witching Hour?' Do they get crazy zoomies or a burst in energy around the same time each night? Want to learn how...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Aug 14, 202410 min read
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Prime Day Deals for Your Engaged Dog(s)
Checkout some of our favorite Prime Day Deals for your Engaged Dog! From treats, to puzzles, to nail dremels, we're sharing all of our...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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Dog Communication Breakdown: What are they asking for?
Did you know that dogs will use their ears, head, paws, and curving of their bodies to point at things? Dogs will do this most often when...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
May 15, 20243 min read
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"The Impact of Alcohol on Achieving Wellness Goals: What You Need to Know"
Are you making those subtle, but important, steps towards your wellness goals, but your progress has slowed or even come to a halt? ...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
May 14, 20244 min read
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Dog communication + the ABC's of dog training
Did you know that learning dog communication is like learning an entirely different language? Much of dog training really comes down to...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
May 7, 20246 min read
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"The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Your Wellness Journey"
When making changes to one's lifestyle we often get into this "all or nothing" approach and attempt to make large drastic changes in...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Apr 28, 20248 min read
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Neck and Shoulder Stiffness: Learn Ways to Decrease Those Achy Spots.
Are you feeling discomfort and stiffness in your head, neck and shoulders throughout the day? More and more individuals are experiencing...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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"Rethinking Weight Loss: Is the Scale the Ultimate Measurement?"
Often, we become fixated on lowering the number we see on the scale when we check our weight-loss progress, and if that number is going...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 31, 20245 min read
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The *smack* heard around the Tidal Basin; why punishment is never appropriate in dog training
I jumped as I heard the SMACK of contact against neoprene, Penny Grace startling just as much as I did, as we passed a Rottweiler, on a...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Skill Breakdown: Touch
One of the most valuable cues we can teach our dogs is the "Touch" cue. "Touch" is asking your dog to Touch their nose to your palm,...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 5, 20245 min read
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Relationship Attachment Styles: Your relationship quality is the most important dynamic when training your dog.
Exploring Relationship Attachment Styles of Humans and Dogs Relationships are one of the most important and enriching experiences in our...

Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Feb 20, 20246 min read
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