The Spot On Blog

Date: 2026-08-07   |   Author: Shannon Noonan, CDBC Sometimes it is obvious that a dog needs behavioural support. Other times, it is much harder to tell. Maybe your dog only reacts in certain situations. Perhaps you have become very skilled at avoiding their triggers. You might find yourself choosing quieter walking routes, asking visitors […]

Date: 2024-09-24   |   Author: Beth Dowbiggin The term “resilience” has recently become a buzzword in the world of human mental health and psychology. But did you know that resilience is also crucial for  health and wellness?  Resilience, at its core, is an individual’s ability to bounce back from and adapt to or resist […]

Date: 2024-07-29   |   Author: Shannon Noonan Benson is a 6.5-year-old Border Collie who started showing signs of reactivity around 2020, and it escalated quickly at the beginning of 2021, prompting us to seek the help of Shannon. Benson is reactive to all dogs (we now have two “safe” dogs—Taiyo and Finn) and most […]

Date: 2024-06-25   |   Author: Shannon Noonan This is Ari and Ozzy. These two brothers are Australian Cattle mixes. We’ve had them for a little over a year, with their second birthdays being this August. When we decided to adopt, we decided to rescue from a shelter in Texas. The adoption process was very […]