Nicholas Garrison Stop Asking "How Do I Stop It?" Start Asking "Why? Why Understanding Your Dog Matters More Than Stopping Behavior If you've ever searched online for dog training advice, you've probably typed something like: How do I stop my dog from barking? How do I... Aug 6, 2026 Understanding your Dog
Nicholas Garrison Why Doesn’t My Dog Listen to Me? Do you ever catch yourself giving your dog a full-blown motivational speech… only to realize they may have understood exactly three words and one snack-related tone change? You’re not alone. Dog owner... May 29, 2026 Understanding your Dog
Nicholas Garrison How Dogs Greet vs Humans: Humans and dogs are both highly social, but we greet for very different reasons — and we use completely different “languages” to do it. Here’s the fun contrast: Humans Dogs Mostly visual + verbal Most... May 26, 2026
Nicholas Garrison What Life Can Look Like Take a second and picture this—not a perfect dog, but a dog you actually understand . Your dog settles in the house instead of pacing or constantly looking for the next thing to get into. You can sit ... Apr 22, 2026
Nicholas Garrison The #1 Mistake Dog Owners Make If I had to pick the single biggest mistake dog owners make, it would be this: They expect their dog to understand… before the dog actually understands. It sounds simple, but this one mistake creates ... Apr 13, 2026
Nicholas Garrison The Alpha Myth For years, dog owners were told they needed to be the “alpha.” Eat first. Walk through doors first. Show the dog who’s boss. This advice came from a simple belief: dogs are pack animals trying to clim... Feb 19, 2026
Nicholas Garrison The Science Behind Your Dog’s Emotional Intelligence Did You Know Dogs Can Understand Human Emotions? Dogs have been our loyal companions for thousands of years, offering love, protection, and unwavering support. But did you know that dogs can understan... Nov 21, 2025
Nicholas Garrison How Dogs Communicate With Each Other vs. With Us Dogs are master communicators—but the way they talk depends on who they’re talking to. Their signals, expressions, and behaviors change depending on whether they’re interacting with another dog or wit... Sep 16, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Does Your Dog Trust You? Here's How to Tell Building trust with your dog is crucial for a strong bond and effective training. Dogs, like humans, rely on trust to feel secure and understood in their environment. Here are some key signs that indi... Jul 17, 2025
Nicholas Garrison How Dogs Learn: The Science of Canine Learning Understanding how dogs learn is essential for any dog owner, trainer, or enthusiast. Whether you’re teaching your dog basic cues, correcting behavior issues, or just trying to understand your furry fr... Jul 3, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Does Your Dog Really Understand the Word "No"? As dog owners, we often find ourselves using the word “no” to stop our pets from engaging in undesired behaviors. Whether it’s chewing on furniture, jumping up on guests, or trying to grab food from t... Jun 30, 2025
Nicholas Garrison Selecting a Dog Looks aren’t everything. Often, we choose which dog to get based on appearance, whichever breed, size, or color appeals to us. Ever since I fell in love with Eddie on the TV show Frasier, I may have w... Apr 22, 2025
