12/30/2025
Except Flora thinks her name is Baaaby cuz I call her that so much! Lol🥹great pic of one of my babies here. But I swear I don’t “baby” them
🐾 We love our dogs… but they aren’t babies 🐾
Loving your dog doesn’t mean treating them like a human child. While affection is important, over-babying can actually create anxiety, confusion, and behavioral challenges. Dogs don’t learn relationships through constant cuddling — they build them through trust, communication, and shared structure.
🤝 Real relationship comes from clarity, not chaos
Dogs feel safest when they understand what’s expected of them. A strong relationship is built when your dog knows you are consistent, fair, and reliable — not when every emotion or behavior is reinforced.
💡 What dogs need to learn to build a healthy relationship:
✔️ How to calmly settle and relax
✔️ Leash manners and polite walking together
✔️ Reliable recall that strengthens trust
✔️ Impulse control and emotional regulation
✔️ Confidence in new environments with your guidance
✔️ Independence — knowing they don’t need constant reassurance
🎯 How to train while strengthening your bond:
• Be clear and consistent — dogs trust predictable leadership
• Reward calm, thoughtful choices
• Train through engagement, not force or frustration
• Create daily routines that include structure and freedom
• Use short, positive sessions to communicate expectations
• Follow through — reliability builds respect
❤️ The truth:
Your dog doesn’t need to be treated like a baby to feel loved. They need a relationship built on guidance, communication, and mutual understanding. Training isn’t about control — it’s about connection.
A dog who understands you
is a dog who trusts you. 🐶✨
