Mind
Being Grateful
We have two options at the end of each day. We can be exhausted. Cooked. At the end of our rope. Defeated. Disappointed. Over it.
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Body
Liquid Collagen
The liquid collagen I take has made such a dramatic impact in the quality of my life I can hardly describe it. After multiple injuries
Dog
Frustration Free Dog Training: 4 Simple Tips
4 Simple Tips That Will Change The Dynamics of The Relationship With Your Dog Forever. Very often dog owners approach me, frustrated because they’re unable
Dog
Could Showing Affection to Your Dog Lead to Aggression?
A deep dive into a dog’s psyche Last week, my friend Kevin called to seek my advice about a distressing incident involving his dog, Sammy.
Dog
Identifying and Healing Social Deficit in Dogs
by Cheri Wulff Lucas Several months ago Rudy was sent to me from an out-of-state rescue to be rehabilitated and fostered. Initially he was difficult
Dog
Dealing with Human Aggressive Dogs
by Cheri Wulff Lucas I’ve had several private inquiries about my strategy for dealing with human aggressive dogs. These are my personal recommendations. The opinions
Dog
The Importance of Being a Fair Leader
There’s a popular misconception that creating structure and setting boundaries for our dogs is akin to punishment. Nothing could be further from the truth. In
Dog
Put Time in the Saddle
Years ago, I decided to up my game as a cyclist. I belonged to an informal bike club which met three times a week to
The Value of Liquid Collagen
I’m a total skeptic about products that boast of pain relief. I’ve tried them all. But 6 weeks after faithfully using this collagen twice a
Dog
Labelling Your Dog
I’ve been in the field of dog behavior and psychology for over 20 years. Can you guess what the single, most profound take-away is for
Loving What Is
In 1996, author Byron Katie came out with a book called “Loving What Is.” It was of particular interest to me because only a few
Considerations when Dealing with Human Aggressive Dogs
I’ve had several private inquiries about my strategy for dealing with human aggressive dogs. These are my personal recommendations. The opinions are based on my
Using Spatial Pressure
When dog owners rely too heavily on the use of tools or commands, they run the risk of creating a training style that becomes foreign
Identifying and Healing Social Deficit in Dogs
Several months ago Murphy was sent to me from a Britney Spaniel Rescue to be rehabilitated and fostered. Initially he was difficult to handle by
Aspire to be More
We all know that our dogs are a mirror of ourselves. When our self-esteem is high and we feel good about ourselves, our dogs pick
The Art of Learning to “Be”
When we adopt a dog and bring him into our home, we are basically playing God in his life. In essence, we are saying, “I’m
Punishment or Discipline?
For most of us, an average day begins with a series of rituals. We dress appropriately for our job. We show up at work promptly
A Dog is a Dog
We will only be able to understand dog behavior when we completely embrace the concept that a dog wants to be seen and related to