Procrastination
When it comes to behavioural modification training, I am a bit of a procrastinator.

When it comes to behavioural modification training, I am a bit of a procrastinator.
I recently heard that research suggests caring for a reactive dog can fundamentally change your view of the world.
I've just started a new job, which means our routine needs to shift a bit. Never easy with an anxious dog.
Prior to starting the new meds, George had been dealing with a lot of triggers. His anxiety levels were high most of the time.
It’s been a lot recently.
Never a moment to rest or catch a breath, we recently had a follow-up physio appointment.
I'd heard this statement a lot even before I started researching getting my own dog.
Dr. Kelly Ballantyne from Insight Animals Behaviour Services recently shared her thoughts on canine sensory processing sensitivity which I found absolutely fascinating.
We had a follow-up appointment with our VB recently.
Hot on the heels of my emotional wobble, we had a really challenging walk.
Gosh it's a minefield out there in the dog food industry.
We had an incident at daycare pick-up recently that completely upended my emotional state.
Welcome to George The Spicy Dog!
Meet George, a young cavoodle navigating life with generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, separation distress and noise anxiety.
Life with a reactive dog is challenging, unpredictable, and sometimes isolating - but also full of small victories worth celebrating.
I started this blog to share our journey - the ups, the downs, and everything in between. It's a lonely road at times and I have greatly appreciated the support from those (often strangers!) navigating similar challenges. I have found the personal stories incredibly helpful and relatable.
I'm not a dog trainer or an expert, just a fellow spicy (reactive) dog owner figuring things out as we go.
If you have any questions, feedback, or want to share your thoughts, I'd love to hear from you: georgethespicydog@gmail.com