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The Exceptional Dog Shop Corporate Member of the Pet Professional Guild

🐕 Helping shy, fearful, anxious, & reactive dogs live their best lives.

🪡 Custom and made-to-order equipment to keep you and your pup safe.

💖 R+ Advocate, Made in USA, Women Owned Small Business

Wondering if a dog walking service or an independent sitter is better for your reactive or anxious dog?🚨 Services offer ...
15/03/2025

Wondering if a dog walking service or an independent sitter is better for your reactive or anxious dog?

🚨 Services offer backup in emergencies, but a trusted individual can give consistent care.

👉 Pros & cons in my blog: Find it at The Exceptional Dog Shop

Thinking about using a pet sitting app for your anxious or reactive dog? 🐶⚠️ Be sure to do a Meet & Greet, ask about the...
14/03/2025

Thinking about using a pet sitting app for your anxious or reactive dog? 🐶

⚠️ Be sure to do a Meet & Greet, ask about their experience with reactive dogs, and read reviews carefully!

👉 More on safely hiring specially skilled dog walkers: Find the article at The Exceptional Dog Shop

Honoring the thousands of dogs that have served their humans and their country...
13/03/2025

Honoring the thousands of dogs that have served their humans and their country...

🐇 Does your dog chase every squirrel, bunny, or bird? Dogs with strong prey drive need walkers who know how to manage fo...
13/03/2025

🐇 Does your dog chase every squirrel, bunny, or bird? Dogs with strong prey drive need walkers who know how to manage focus and keep safety top of mind.

⚠️ Reactive dog walkers often have great crossover skills!

👉 More tips on what to look for if your dog has high prey drive, check out the blog at The Exceptional Dog Shop


🐾 Need a dog walker for your reactive pup? Not every dog walker has the skills to safely handle "big feelings" on a leas...
12/03/2025

🐾 Need a dog walker for your reactive pup? Not every dog walker has the skills to safely handle "big feelings" on a leash.

✅ Check out these tips on how to find someone with real experience to care for your reactive dog.

👉 Full guide on the blog : Find it at The Exceptional Dog Shop

🐶 Does your dog struggle with strangers? Finding the right pet sitter for a shy, anxious, or fearful dog takes time and ...
10/03/2025

🐶 Does your dog struggle with strangers?

Finding the right pet sitter for a shy, anxious, or fearful dog takes time and patience. Look for a pro who understands fear and anxiety and will work at your dog's pace.

👉 More tips on the blog at The Exceptional Dog Shop

Dog Walking Tips from from my previous clients Rosie & NewmanRosie: refuse to put on your harness & hold out until you g...
04/03/2025

Dog Walking Tips from from my previous clients Rosie & Newman

Rosie: refuse to put on your harness & hold out until you get those treats!

Newman: Wait until your sister is done peeing before sniffing...

This pair was a lot of fun to care for, nothing is quite a silly as boxer silly - and a duo is even better!

I do miss my doggie clients, and I wish I could share their actual photos with you but, like many dog walkers and pet sitters, we won't do that without a clients permission.

Let's get Social!You can now find me and Rowan on there - and lots of other dog lovers too!
03/03/2025

Let's get Social!

You can now find me and Rowan on there - and lots of other dog lovers too!

This week is Professional Pet Sitters Week! Here is a roundup of my recommendations on gifts to get your dog walker, ove...
02/03/2025

This week is Professional Pet Sitters Week!

Here is a roundup of my recommendations on gifts to get your dog walker, overnight sitter, groomer, and more to show appreciation to the people who help your pup live their best lives!

I'd like to share my best seller - leash backup straps!⁠⁠This small piece of equipment can provide peace of mind - ensur...
27/02/2025

I'd like to share my best seller - leash backup straps!⁠

This small piece of equipment can provide peace of mind - ensuring that if your equipment fails you have a backup system in place. Call it the "belt and suspenders" theory.⁠

Is your dog at risk of slipping out of their harness? Add a backup strap between their harness & a martingale collar to ensure you don't have an escapee on your watch!⁠

Currently use 2 leashes to two connection points? Consider a leash coupler as an easier way to keep it together. ⁠

I make these in 3 sizes, so pups under 10lbs can have one that's not too heavy, and guardians of the big pups can rely on one that won't break when put to the test.⁠

See these and more equipment for reactive dogs in my shop - find the link on my page!

The "system" that started it all for me!⁠⁠Who likes a "one size fits most" system that doesn't do any one thing particul...
26/02/2025

The "system" that started it all for me!⁠

Who likes a "one size fits most" system that doesn't do any one thing particularly well? I don't - so I've designed this system with clip-on leashes so you can pick the exact length & style you want for each walk.⁠

We do neighborhood walks with an 8' leash, as well as lots of hiking with a 15' adjustable line. The waist belt is adaptable for both - and strong enough to keep my boy under control when we encounter neighborhood cats or wildlife. ⁠

Let's chat and see if this hands free leash system might be a good fit for you and your pup?

Reactive dog guardians - here are the features to look for in your leash and other equipment - options that can help mak...
25/02/2025

Reactive dog guardians - here are the features to look for in your leash and other equipment - options that can help make your dog walks easier and less frustrating for both of you.⁠

All Rowan-tested and approved!⁠

Questions? Put them in the comments!⁠
Need these? Find a shop link on my page!

Snow Dog!Rowan is modeling his new reflective neon orange vest with "No Dogs".He's going to have surgery next month. In ...
21/02/2025

Snow Dog!
Rowan is modeling his new reflective neon orange vest with "No Dogs".

He's going to have surgery next month. In the past he has been more anxious about other dogs during his recovery, so this time we're giving this vest a try.

Available in your custom text in 3 reflective colors at The Exceptional Dog Shop.

My second favorite (and best selling) piece of equipment is a backup strap. Make sure that your dog is still secure if t...
19/02/2025

My second favorite (and best selling) piece of equipment is a backup strap.

Make sure that your dog is still secure if they accidentally slip out of their harness by using a backup strap between their harness & a martingale collar.

Extra Small Dog? Extra Large Dog? They're available in 3 sizes of clips!

One of my favorite resources for Reactive Dogs is The Muzzle Up! Project.https://muzzleupproject.com/It's a great websit...
18/02/2025

One of my favorite resources for Reactive Dogs is The Muzzle Up! Project.
https://muzzleupproject.com/

It's a great website that can help you choose a properly fitting muzzle for your dog, as well as a training plan to help your dog see the muzzle as "let's do fun stuff!"

The reactive dog game of "hide & seek" - when you're trying to find a car to put between your dog and their trigger whil...
17/02/2025

The reactive dog game of "hide & seek" - when you're trying to find a car to put between your dog and their trigger while out on a walk.

Find some ways to manage your dog's environment and reduce stressors on walks - check out the article on my website at The Exceptional Dog Shop!

It's important for your dog's mental health (and frankly, for yours!) that you don't only manage reactive behavior on th...
16/02/2025

It's important for your dog's mental health (and frankly, for yours!) that you don't only manage reactive behavior on their walks.

If they get used to barking at Rocco out the window whenever he walks past, they're not going to hesitate to bark when they see him while out walking.

Consider using environmental management techniques to reduce their ability to "practice" their reactive behaviors at home too.

Special Sale - this week only!
14/02/2025

Special Sale - this week only!

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