Hey @Lynn Malinoff welcome to our community! We hope you find it valuable! Feel free to share a photo of your sweet pups :)

If your house feels a little chaotic with family, kids, food, and constant movement… there is nothing wrong with keeping a leash on your dog. A leash isn’t a failure. It’s not “giving up.” It’s management — and management is good training. During the holidays: - People come and go - Boundaries get blurry - Dogs get overstimulated - Routines disappear - Yummy food gets dropped! Keeping a leash on your dog gives you: ✔️ Calm control without constant correcting ✔️ A way to redirect before things escalate ✔️ Less stress for you and your dog ✔️ A chance for your dog to succeed instead of rehearse bad habits The goal isn’t perfection during Christmas. The goal is peace. If you’re hosting this week, keep it simple: Leash on. Clear expectations. Calm praise. Your future training will thank you.

Welcome @AnnMarie Baron ! I cant think of a more fitting person to be one of our foundational members <3! You're an incredible dog momma!

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