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The Other Side of the Leash: What It Really Means to Be a Dog Trainer
When people hear “dog trainer,” they often picture someone in a sunny park, tossing treats to golden retrievers and doling out advice...

Frankie Jackson
5 days ago3 min read


You’re Not Failing — You’re Learning
There’s a moment I see in almost every guardian I work with — a pause in the conversation, a drop in their voice, and a sentence that...

Frankie Jackson
Jun 42 min read


What Thresholds Really Mean — And Why They Matter
If you’ve ever been told to “keep your dog under threshold” and nodded politely while inwardly screaming “what does that mean ?” — you’re...

Frankie Jackson
May 283 min read


The Trifecta of Calm: Sniffing, Chewing, and Licking
If you’ve worked with me (or read literally anything I’ve written), you’ve probably heard me talk about the Trifecta of Calm — a simple...

Frankie Jackson
May 213 min read


Your Dog Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time — They’re Having a Hard Time
One of the most powerful mindset shifts I see in my clients — and one of the most transformative for their dogs — starts with a single...

Frankie Jackson
May 142 min read


When We’re Both Anxious: Understanding the Emotional Feedback Loop Between Dogs and Humans
If you’ve ever found yourself gripping the lead a little too tightly, heart racing at the sight of another dog, or dreading a walk that...

Frankie Jackson
Apr 303 min read


The Dog that Started it All
Come with us on a journey to understand canine reactivity and meet the mutt, the myth, the muse behind our upside-down dog logo, Rook.

Frankie Jackson
Aug 8, 20248 min read


Let’s Be Honest: Sometimes Puppies Kinda Suck (And That’s Totally Normal)
...it'll be fun, they said!? What folks don't tell you is how exhausting, frustrating and mentally challenging bringing home a puppy can be.

Frankie Jackson
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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