Your Dog Needs Day Training
Hold on. What is Day Training? Day training is a convenient and highly effective service where a professional dog trainer […]
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Teaming Up for Success: Dual-Dog Reactivity Practice
When you’re working with two reactive dogs, everything hinges on keeping both dogs under threshold. If you go too close, too fast, the more reactive dog might become sensitized or worsen over time. That’s exactly what we want to avoid.
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Enrichment Should Be… Enriching.
We know enrichment toys are a fantastic way to provide mental stimulation and reduce boredom, but what if your dog
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Why Obedience Training Isn’t Fixing Your Dog’s Behavior (And What Will)
Why Obedience Training Isn’t Fixing Your Dog’s Behavior (And What Will) “We took a group class.” These five words, which
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My Sweet Beast: A Journey of Love and Trust with a Rescue Dog
My Sweet Beast: A Journey of Love and Trust with a Rescue Dog As I sit here, watching my sweet
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leash Reactivity
It’s not about tossing treats randomly. When you are training, every treat you deliver reinforces a microbehavior such as looking at the trigger calmly, checking in with you, staying still, or simply not reacting. The more treats you’re handing out, the more good choices your dog is making.
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Ladder of Stress in Canines
Dogs don’t show stress by day-drinking box wine. Learn how to see the signs of stress before it gets real.
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(Almost) 50 Ways to Help Homeless Pets in your Community
Get to know your county’s shelters, and it’s placement partners
Your local open-admission facility will accept every animal that enters the facility regardless of age, health issues, behavioral problems, or breed. Placement partners rescue animals from those county shelters providing more space. Honor the enormous effort put forth by both the staff and volunteers of these programs by supporting the difficult work they do.
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10 Reasons Your Dog Stops on Walks and 10 Ways to Get Moving Again.
10 Reasons Your Dog Stops on Walks and How to Get Moving Again You’re just out with your dog, enjoying
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