Blog — dogs

Calming Your Hyperactive Dog

Sep 16, 2019 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, dogs, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Dog Training, Holistic Healing, raw diets for dogs, training, training advice

I don’t typically offer rigid “fixes” for behavior, because every dog is an individual—and every moment is unique. What works in one situation may not apply in another. With that in mind, I always encourage you to trust your intuition and respond to your dog in the present moment, regardless of what I—or anyone else—has suggested. That said, here are some general guidelines to help calm a hyperactive or anxious dog: 1. Reduce stimulation indoorsCreate a calm, predictable home environment. Keep greetings neutral—no big excitement when you come and go. You may even experiment with an “attention diet” (no touch,...

Am I a Dog “Trainer”?

Aug 23, 2018 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, dog training, dogs, Holistic Dog Training

I always hesitate to call myself a dog "trainer." What's that all about? Well, it's my gut feeling that dogs don't really need training, what they need is relationship. Once the dog has a strong relationship with his human counterpart, the training isn't really training at all, it's teamwork! See, dogs naturally want to please us, be in connection with us, and work in sync with us. It's selfish and self-less all at the same time. When we do well, they do well and vice-versa (the whole hunting thing).

Your Dog's Mouth is His Hand

Jun 04, 2018 Leah Lykos

Tags Alternative Medicine for Dogs, bite inhibition, bite work, dog training, dogs, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Dog Training, Holistic Healing, training advice

All the things we do with our hands, your dog does with his mouth. We don't teach our children "grip inhibition," so why then do we insist on teaching puppies "bite inhibition"???

Should I Feed My Dogs Green Tripe?

Nov 26, 2015 Leah Lykos

Tags dogs, feeding raw, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Healing, nutrition for dogs, probiotics, raw diets for dogs, raw dog food

The answer is definitely yes—but here’s what you should know: Green tripe is not for the faint of heart.It looks like brains and smells… well, like poop. But that’s part of what makes it so valuable. It’s packed with digestive enzymes and beneficial bacteria that support your dog’s gut health. Storage matters.Don’t store it in plastic unless you’re okay with your containers smelling like cow stomach forever. Glass or dedicated freezer containers are your friend here. It’s a social experiment.Your roommates might hate you—but your dog (and your dog friends) will absolutely love you. Quality is everything.We recommend sourcing from...