Paw and Pausehttps://silkandsorrel.us/A quieter look at the small choices that shape life with a dog.enThe Reward Has to Reach the Dog: Timing a Training Cuehttps://silkandsorrel.us/the-reward-has-to-reach-the-dog-timing-a-training-cue/https://silkandsorrel.us/the-reward-has-to-reach-the-dog-timing-a-training-cue/Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000TrainingTiming a training cue helps your dog connect the right action with its reward. Learn when to mark, what to do if you’re late, and how to choose a pace.Brush, Comb or Both? Matching a Tool to Your Dog’s Coathttps://silkandsorrel.us/brush-comb-or-both-matching-a-tool-to-your-dogs-coat/https://silkandsorrel.us/brush-comb-or-both-matching-a-tool-to-your-dogs-coat/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:10:00 +0000CareChoose a brush, comb, or both for your dog’s coat texture and grooming task, with gentle starting points that help prevent snagging and discomfort.How Dogs Came Indoors and Became Family Dogshttps://silkandsorrel.us/how-dogs-came-indoors-and-became-family-dogs/https://silkandsorrel.us/how-dogs-came-indoors-and-became-family-dogs/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000Home LifeHow dogs came indoors reflects varied household routines, helping you see how a dog can belong fully without access to every room or a single ideal setup.The Friendly-Dog Assumption: Let a Greeting Have Roomhttps://silkandsorrel.us/the-friendly-dog-assumption-let-a-greeting-have-room/https://silkandsorrel.us/the-friendly-dog-assumption-let-a-greeting-have-room/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:40:00 +0000BehaviourDog greetings go better when nobody assumes an approach is welcome. Learn to create space, read the response, and let each dog choose whether to meet.A Rainy Walk, at Sniffing Pacehttps://silkandsorrel.us/a-rainy-walk-at-sniffing-pace/https://silkandsorrel.us/a-rainy-walk-at-sniffing-pace/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0000OutdoorsA rainy walk at sniffing pace makes a damp outing calmer: choose a comfortable route, leave room for pauses, and return home with an easy routine.