Why Walks in Nature Are the Key to Your Dog’s (and Your) Calmness

The most common answers are: calm, pleasure, nice. The word balance also often comes up. And that’s a great term because it doesn’t refer to a single emotion, but to returning to equilibrium, to homeostasis. To something we are naturally drawn to. Connection with Nature = A Key Need for Dogs One of the most important needs […]

How to Play with Your Dog – Strengthening the Bond

What is play with a dog, and what isn’t it? We’ve all heard or read about how important play is in building a relationship with a dog. We usually associate it with tugging toys, throwing balls, or goofing around. But before we go any further, it’s worth asking ourselves: do we really understand what play […]