Tools

A backpack can add challenge and effectively increase the workload of a walk; recommended only when the dog is a little older.

Specifically criticized in the context of disconnected, poor-quality walks.

Mentioned negatively in the context of poor walking structure when combined with distraction and a flexi-leash.

Recommended as a way to experience moving from fight/flight/avoidance into calm surrender and mental quiet.

Appropriate for emergencies such as bad weather or smoke, but not as a replacement for walks.

Wearable emergency alert device worn around the neck for use after a fall.

Recommended specifically for skateboarding to reduce head injury risk.

Used to run a 30-second attention test to assess whether you can maintain attention without getting lost in thought.

Use ChatGPT to generate tests on recently learned or older material and adjust difficulty upward as needed; example prompt was to design a basic test at about the level of second-year graduate school.

Use earplugs in the hospital to reduce noise and support sleep; described as helping keep it as quiet as possible.

Preferred hospital room feature for recovery to enable early-day light exposure; specifically an east-facing window if possible.