High-energy dogs are often misunderstood. They’re labeled as “too much,” “wild,” or “out of control,” when in reality, many of them are simply overstimulated dogs who have never been taught how to come back down. We see this every day. An overstimulated dog isn’t lacking exercise or attention. More often,
Understanding Resource Guarding Without Fear or Labels Resource guarding often feels like it comes out of nowhere. A puppy who was easygoing last week stiffens over a bowl. An adult dog growls for the first time over a bone. Owners panic, assuming something went wrong. In reality, this behavior usually
How to stop puppy biting is one of the most common questions we get—often from overwhelmed new puppy owners calling us after a rough day of nipping, sore hands, and second-guessing themselves. Those early weeks can feel intense, painful, and confusing, even when you’re doing everything right. At Ducktown Lodge,
