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  • Does the Breed Really Matter? Rethinking Behavior, Welfare, and the “It’s All How You Raise Them” Myth

    Does the Breed Really Matter? Rethinking Behavior, Welfare, and the “It’s All How You Raise Them” Myth

    November 5, 2025

    ShareWe’ve all heard it: “It’s not the dog, it’s the owner.” This well-meaning phrase is often used to defend dogs from stigma and breed discrimination, and at surface level, it carries an important truth—no dog deserves cruelty or neglect. But as our understanding of canine behavior deepens, it becomes clear that this phrase oversimplifies the…

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  • It’s Not the Dog’s Fault: Unrealistic Expectations, Unruly Freedom, and the Need for Balance

    It’s Not the Dog’s Fault: Unrealistic Expectations, Unruly Freedom, and the Need for Balance

    March 9, 2025

    Let’s face it—most of your dog’s so-called “problem behaviors” aren’t your dog’s fault; they’re yours. Dogs bark, dig, jump, and chew because they’re dogs, not because they’re secretly plotting to annoy you. Whether you’re demanding robotic obedience without ever clearly teaching the rules, or you’re letting your dog run wild because you think rules are…

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  • The American Animal Rescue System Is Broken—And We’re Letting It Happen

    The American Animal Rescue System Is Broken—And We’re Letting It Happen

    March 6, 2025

    The shelter crisis isn’t just about overcrowding—it’s about a system designed to fail. Restrictive adoptions, pet-unfriendly housing policies, uncontrolled breeding, and the myth that “love fixes everything” are killing animals while shelters scramble to keep up. We cannot adopt our way out of this. It’s time to stop blaming pet owners and start holding the…

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  • The Fragile Dog Problem: Why Avoiding Discomfort is Hurting Our Dogs

    The Fragile Dog Problem: Why Avoiding Discomfort is Hurting Our Dogs

    March 5, 2025

    We’re creating dogs that can’t handle life. Shielded from every challenge, they crumble under stress, panic at the slightest frustration, and become unfit for the real world. This isn’t kindness—it’s a crisis.

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  • Your Dog’s Gut Might Be Affecting Their Anxiety—Here’s What You Need to Know

    Your Dog’s Gut Might Be Affecting Their Anxiety—Here’s What You Need to Know

    March 5, 2025

    If your dog struggles with fear or anxiety, you’re not alone. Many pet owners deal with nervous pups who are scared of loud noises, new places, or even unfamiliar people. But what if I told you that your dog’s gut health might be playing a bigger role in their behavior than you think?

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  • Are Some Dogs Just Smarter? What Science Says About Your Dog’s Learning Style

    Are Some Dogs Just Smarter? What Science Says About Your Dog’s Learning Style

    February 24, 2025

    Is your pup a genius, a class clown, or the dog that totally forgot what “sit” means overnight? New research suggests that personality and even sex could influence how young dogs learn and solve problems.

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