Spicy Dog Mama
Real talk about rescues, puppies and reactivity. 28-year-old dog mama (and now a human-mama) on a journey with my girl, Rey. A 5.5yr old bully breed with attitude. In 2018 I rescued a dog named Reese who changed everything I thought I knew about dogs and training. In 2019 I brought home my puppy (Rey), and shortly thereafter my now-ex moved in with his hyperactive Golden, Riley. The past five years I have grown so much as a dog mom. I trained these three VERY different dogs and learned so much about dog behaviour, reactivity, and training in general. Navigating drastic life changes, loss of pets, moving, and reactivity. I have a passion for training though I'm NO expert and continuously learning from my mistakes and from others. But I'm out here doing what is best for the dog in front of me, trying different methods to give her the most fulfilling life. I am meeting such incredible people who are helping me on this journey, and brushing off the shame and negativity that comes from others in the dog community. I'm hoping that sharing my experiences (and others') provides some hope and joy to those that listen, and maybe we can all learn some things along the way!
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RESCUING REESE the story of how a fearful pitbull found his forever home
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Spicy Dog Mama
12 An Unedited Update of Unfortunate Events
This week was supposed to be part two of the Dogs & Dating Series.
But I took a step back because I am lacking the energy and mental capacity to work on that series right now. So instead I thought I would be vulnerable, transparent and honest in an unedited update of the unfortunate events in my life that have brought me to this moment.
Owning a reactive dog is hard and it's also a roller coaster. There are highs and lows, and sometimes you ride that high for so long that you forget what being in the low parts feel like. Well let me remind you, it is not easy.
Rey and I are trying our best right now but things are not going great and I want to share that openly so that others who are struggling know that they aren't alone. We are in this together and we will get through it together.
If you need a safe space to rant, I'm your girl. Reach out any time to share what you're going through. I don't have to offer any advice or suggestions. I can just listen. Because that is sometimes all that we need.
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spicydogmama@gmail.com
There is no blog post for this episode but feel free to check out prior posts at spicydogmama.com
Coming soon:
Part Two: Dogs & Dating - All the Single Dog-less Ladies
A single woman who has not or ever owned her own dog, and what it's like dating.... dog dads.
