Relationship Articles

Human Dog Harmony isn’t just a space for the dog sports community — it’s for everyone  who wants to build a stronger, more understanding relationship with their dog. Whether you’re training for titles, working through behavior challenges, or simply learning to communicate better, we all share the same goal: connection. That’s why I’d like to share my reflections on the close of the 2025 water training season; a weekend that captured both the joy and heartbreak that come with

Behavior comes from many tiny genetic effects plus everything the dog experiences. You’ll get farther, faster by building routines that meet needs for safety, predictability, mental work, and rest, no matter the breed.

If you’ve ever felt like your dog “just knows” when you’re stressed, science is catching up with you. A 2022 study from Queen’s University Belfast tested whether dogs can tell the difference between a person’s normal scent and their scent during psychological stress—and the results were striking.