Blog — Health and Well-Being

Free Lecture on April 6th: How to Achieve Natural Obedience

Feb 23, 2019 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, dog training, events, Giving Back, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Dog Training, local events, Shop Local, Shop Small, training, training advice

Free Lecture on April 6th: How to Achieve Natural Obedience

During this free lecture we will discuss how to tap into your dog's natural drives in order to train him in a connected and holistic manner. Whether your dog has tons of prey-drive or play-drive, we want to capture the natural flow of their energy in order to train him in a way that is positive and fun.

Don't Fight with Your Dog

Feb 11, 2019 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, dog training, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Dog Training, training, training advice

If you find yourself "fighting" with your dog, then you are most likely adding energy to the problem. Dog's with a high drive actually enjoy this "fight."

Dog Training Priorities

Feb 02, 2019 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Dog Training, Holistic Healing, satisfaction guaranteed

Many people wonder why their dog behaves well and obeys perfectly when there are no distractions, but as soon as they get outdoors, the dog seems to "forget" his commands.

A Positive Feedback Loop

Nov 19, 2018 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, dog training, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Dog Training, training, training advice

The first step is always to observe what's happening with your dog. Take the time to look at what is actually going on: their body language, their state of "mind." After you've reflected on your observations, maybe even written them down, it's time to acknowledge and accept what's going on.

Handler Self-Care Part One: Your Oxygen Mask

Jul 11, 2018 Leah Lykos

Tags Canine Core Method, Health and Well-Being, Holistic Healing, polyvagal theory, self-care

Handler Self-Care Part One: Your Oxygen Mask

We all know the drill: you put on your own oxygen mask first, THEN you help others. But this doesn't just hold true in emergencies, we need to make this a practice in every day life! I've noticed that when I let myself get super stressed and run down, I'm not a very good caretaker to my animals. I end up walking around like a zombie and don't have energy to give them the time, attention, and exercise they deserve. So let's do something about that! Taking time for yourself should be a daily practice. Today I took time for...