The EngaDogBlog

Feeling guilty about leaving your dog alone, missing their cues, or not always meeting their needs can quietly weigh you down – but acknowledging it and taking small steps can protect both your wellbeing and your relationship with your dog. The Quiet Weight of Pet Guilt You worry about leaving your dog home for errands, thinking they might feel lonely or anxious. You decline social invitations because visitors unsettle them. You rearrange your day to prevent perceived stress,

Breaking the High-Energy Spiral Dogs are not engines. We often mistake energy for a need to burn, but overstimulation can create anxious, demanding, and frustrated dogs and leave owners completely exhausted. Sometimes the smartest move is to slow down. The behavioural trap Many owners of working breeds believe the only way to satisfy their dog is to keep them constantly busy. Imagine a Border Collie ready to go at 6:30 a.m.: Fetch, chase, tug-of-war, training, zoomies, all in

Why tiny size doesn’t mean tiny needs (or tiny IQ!) If training has ever felt optional because your dog fits in your handbag, here’s a reality check: small dogs experience the world just as intensely as large ones – only closer to the ground. And they pay the price when expectations don’t match their cognitive and emotional capabilities. A small dog jumps up at a visitor, paws on their legs, barking excitedly. Most people smile. Some laugh. A few even encourage it. Now imagin