Sue Bear Pupp

09/02/2026

People know this. But it doesn't "apply".
Not to their dog.

I'm more and more convinced this is an "I don't care" problem, rather than a lack of knowledge
Because surely, by now, people know.

There's information everywhere about dogs rushing up to other dogs.

About recall.
Giving dog's space
About what can happen when one dog simply won’t leave another alone.

So maybe lack of information isn’t always the problem.

They know that allowing their dog to charge up to a dog on lead isn’t fair.
They know that repeatedly calling a dog who is completely ignoring them, while reassuring everyone around that “they’re friendly!”, isn’t fair.
They know that when another dog is trying to move away and theirs keeps following, chasing or pushing back into their space, the interaction isn’t friendly.

Maybe I've become more hardened in my view on this.
Because I'm really over it.

So why does it keep happening?

Maybe that’s the question we should be asking.

Is it just complacency?

Is it because calling their dog away would interrupt what their dog is enjoying?
Maybe because nothing bad has happened before, so they assume nothing ever will?
Is it because dealing with it in the moment feels inconvenient?

Or is there still a good old dose of:
“My dog is fine. It’s your dog that has the problem.”

I’m becoming less and less convinced this is a knowledge gap.

What do you think is really behind the “they’re friendly” problem?

08/06/2026

Fact !

06/18/2026

Healthy Paws, Happy Walks! 🐶🐾

A little grooming goes a long way. Keep your dog's paw hair trimmed to prevent dirt buildup, irritation, and discomfort. 🐾

06/17/2026

I say this to my clients all the time . Specially the ones that want their competitive or insecure dog to be a social butterfly and love all other dogs. Here my friend Joseph Secreti from Maximum K9 Service & Nutrition explains that beautifully!

06/17/2026

How Hot Is Too Hot?

As the weather gets warmer, we have to remember something very important: dogs do not regulate heat the same way humans do.

We sweat over much of our body. Dogs mostly rely on panting, limited sweating through the paw pads, shade, airflow, hydration, and rest. That means a dog can become overheated much faster than many people realize, especially when excitement, drive, stress, or physical activity are involved.

The chart I am sharing is a general outdoor heat risk guide. It is not meant to replace common sense, observation, or veterinary advice, but it gives us a clear reminder that temperature alone does not tell the whole story.

A 75-degree day can already become a moderate risk for many dogs when they are working, playing, training, or standing in direct sun. At 80 degrees and above, we need to become much more careful. By 85 to 90 degrees, especially for large dogs, heavy-coated dogs, puppies, seniors, overweight dogs, brachycephalic dogs, or dogs with heart or airway issues, the risk can become serious very quickly.

Heat risk increases with:

High humidity
Full sun
Dark or thick coats
Intense exercise
High-drive working dogs
Poor airflow
Obesity
Age
Puppies under 6 months
Senior dogs
Brachycephalic or flat-faced breeds
Heart, lung, or airway conditions

Heat risk decreases with:

Shade
Fresh water
Short sessions
Longer rest periods
Lower intensity
Cooler times of day
Good airflow
Handler awareness

This is why, at Canine Evolutions, we adjust training based on the dog in front of us and the environment around us. On hot days, sessions will be shorter. Dogs will get more breaks. Shade and water are not optional. We do not push through heat to prove a point.

Good training is not about exhausting the dog.

Good training is about clarity, timing, relationship, emotional regulation, and safety.

Also remember the simple paw rule: if the ground is too hot for the back of your hand, it is too hot for your dog’s paws. Asphalt, concrete, sand, gravel, and even artificial turf can become much hotter than the air temperature.

And please, never leave a dog in a parked car. Even mild weather can become deadly inside a vehicle in a very short time.

Our dogs trust us to make the right decisions for them. Heat safety is not weakness. It is responsible handling.

Train smart. Watch your dog. Bring water. Bring shade. Keep sessions short when needed.

The dog always comes first.

Bart De Gols

06/13/2026

06/09/2026

And I 💯 agree with him !