Because Calm Isn't a Luxury.
It's a Lifeline.
Eighteen Hands™ is a sanctuary portal for people and pets navigating life, love, and healing together. We offer calming tools, thoughtful guidance, and soulful support for both ends of the leash. Because every creature deserves connection—and no one should have to carry it alone.
18Hands is your calm-first guide for grounded humans, chill pets and less 2 a.m. Googling. 🤗
Does this sound familiar?
My dog has separation anxiety and honestly, so do I.
I Googled ‘why is my dog staring at me’… and ended up in a spiral about my own life.
We both need to calm down - but only one of us gets treats for it.
I’d love to understand my dog better… without needing a degree in canine psychology.
Some days I think my dog is training me. And honestly? She’s doing a great job..
I just want peace, less barking, and maybe five minutes without guilt.
🧢 You’re Juggling a Lot. And We See You.
You’re not just a pet parent. You’re managing work, family, marriage, house repairs, taking out the garbage, working out - and still showing up for your dog, even when they’re anxious, reactive, or struggling.
You’re the behavior detective, the late-night researcher, the health advocate, the emotional anchor—even when you feel stretched thin.
It’s a lot. And you’re not alone.
At 18Hands.com, we help carry the load with calm-first tools, real support, and small steps that actually help so you can breathe a little easier, together.
Choose The Path That Speaks To You
Start Here To Understand Your Dog
Understanding is the first step toward calming your dog’s anxiety—and deepening your bond.
Take our science-backed, heart-forward BARKType Quiz to uncover your dog’s unique personality and learn how to connect in ways that truly stick.
This isn’t just about your dog—it’s about how you connect, lead, and love, too. BARKType bridges canine behavior and human personality, so you can understand your pup—and yourself—in a whole new way.
I Need Calming Products
Looking for relief you can feel good about? Our own Fetch Happy Store offers calming treats and wellness tools made with clean ingredients, gentle science, and deep love for sensitive pups.
Vet-approved and 5-star rated, they’re helping anxious dogs (and their people) breathe easier every day.
You mean I'm not the only one?
Coming soon: the Peaceful Paws Collective. It's our calm-first coaching and community with ongoing support for thoughtful pet parents.
If you’re craving connection, guidance, and a softer way to care for your anxious dog (and yourself), you’ll feel right at home here.
I Need Help With Pet Health or Behavior
What the B@RK?!? is happening?
When anxiety runs deeper—or you just know something’s off - it helps to have a calm, experienced guide.
Stephanie offers 1:1 consulting via phone and Zoom for pet parents worldwide navigating behavior challenges, anxiety, and wellness concerns through a holistic lens for both of you.
I’m Looking for a Speaker or Guest Expert
Looking for a speaker who blends heart, humor, and deep expertise? Stephanie Frank is a human and canine behaviorist, seasoned entrepreneur, coach, and calm-first communicator known for translating complex topics into real, relatable insight.
From personality profiling for dogs and humans to canine anxiety and confident emotional leadership for business and life, Stephanie brings science, stories, and soul to summits, podcasts, and events.
Whether you're gathering pet parents, professionals, or purpose-led humans, Stephanie speaks to both ends of the leash with compassion and clarity.
Our ApproAch
We’re inspired by the quiet power of the octopus—an intuitive, shape-shifting being known for its deep intelligence, adaptability, and grace under pressure.
Like the octopus, 18Hands is here to offer calm in many directions at once: for anxious dogs, overwhelmed humans, tender hearts, and big transitions.
Founded by Stephanie Frank - human and canine behaviorist, seasoned entrepreneur and 4x Int'l Best Selling author, holistic pet health coach and lifelong animal - to - human translator, 18Hands is a sanctuary, a store, and a movement.
It’s not about fixing. It’s about Guiding. Holding. Supporting. Gently.
With many hands, many tools, and many ways to meet you where you are.
Here, you’ll find calm without control. Love without condition. And space to breathe—on both ends of the leash.
FAQS
🐙 What exactly is 18Hands?
18Hands is your calm-first pet lover hub for everything from dog anxiety relief to holistic health and behavior coaching. It’s like a friendly guide with many hands—here to help you find the right support, product, or insight for where you are now.
🤷♀️ I’m overwhelmed. Where should I start?
You’re not alone—and you don’t need to figure it all out at once. Your first step is to take a peek at our newsletter or take the free BARKType Quiz to get personality based insight. Every path leads toward peace, one pawstep at a time.
🥺 Is this just for anxious dogs?
Not at all. While many start here for anxiety relief, we also support nutrition concerns, reactivity, behavior quirks, and even your own stress. We believe calm isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline for both of you.
🐾 What’s the Peaceful Paws Collective?
The Peaceful Paws Collective is our upcoming private community—a calm-first space where thoughtful pet parents connect, learn, and grow together. No noise. No pressure. Just support. (Launching soon!)
❓What’s the difference between 18Hands and Fetch Happy Store?
18Hands is the main hub—a movement, philosophy, and resource center. Fetch Happy Store is our product shop, offering calming chews, holistic tools, and wellness essentials we trust and use ourselves.
👍 Can I work with Stephanie directly?
Yes! Stephanie offers 1:1 holistic health and behavior coaching, plus speaks on topics like dog anxiety, personality, and calm-first leadership. If you’re looking for deeper guidance, you'll find the right path here.
🐶 Still Have Questions?
We’re here for that too. If something’s unclear - or you’re wondering which path is right for you - just reach out. We answer every message with heart.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
💛 About Us
We didn’t set out to build a movement - we just wanted to make sense of the mess.
In a few short years, we lost pets we loved, became caregivers for people we loved, changed careers and found ourselves standing in the doorway of a completely different life.
Grief. Change. Big decisions. Small daily heartaches. And through it all the animals were always there by our side.
That’s when we realized: calm isn’t a luxury.
It’s survival.
It’s healing.
It’s everything.
It's the place where we slowed down, thought it through, got back up and moved forward with calm clarity, gratitude and confidence.
And we started creating what we needed most:
A place where overwhelmed pet parents feel seen.
Gentle tools to ease the weight of anxiety—for dogs and humans alike.
Connection, without the chaos.
Real talk, without the noise.
And a reminder that you're not alone—no matter what you're carrying.
18Hands is our love letter to every soul who’s navigating life, love, and loss with an animal by their side.
We’re not here to fix you.
We’re just here to help you feel a little more supported—one calm pawstep at a time.
—Stephanie & Guy
Not Sure Where TO Go next?
Go Off Leash!
Off Leash is our bite-sized newsletter with calm-first reflections, real talk, and gentle guidance—for life at both ends of the leash.
