Our story so far (October 2024)

What I would have done differently

Really useful tips (that are working for us)

Resources & articles

Dealing with the embarrassment

Things I wish I'd done differently (Part 2)

Things I learned this week

Looking back to the puppy blues

3 daily wins

Reactivity tracking

How I (try to) manage triggers at home

Being scared to leave the house

Separation anxiety

What we are prioritising and why

Ideas for trigger-free walks

Our journey with noise reactivity

"Has anyone ever told you that you don't need to walk him?"

Reactivity in the car

Adjusting my expectations

When you try your best to avoid triggers (and it doesn't work)

Keeping on top of life admin

My parents' visit and George's first road trip

Enrichment activities

A little change in routine

Long-lasting triggers

New fear unlocked

Things I considered (and things I did not)

Update - An up and down week

Our first vet behaviourist appointment

Fireworks season

The first medication we tried

Update - A happy boy this week

Brushing and grooming

Play dates

Medication: current state (November 2024)

Update - Quite a big week

Reassessing our priorities

Scent work

Dealing with my own anxiety

Our wonderful daycare

Reaction tracking update (December 2024)

"Bad" dog behaviour

Our evil awning

Update - A hopeful week

Calm and relaxation at home

Planning for summer

A visit to the vet

Routine and predictability

Update - A bit of a regression

The festive season

Crate training

Visitors

Advocating for George

End of year reflections

The hardest times

New Year resolutions

Update - Christmas and NYE wrap-up

A beautiful reunion

Trigger stacking

Restful Rover Masterclass