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A Guide To Training Treats
While there are many ways to reinforce desired behavior from your dog when training them, one of the most common and effective means to...
All About Rally!
What is Rally Obedience? Rally is a fun sport you can do with your dog to implement some basic skills into a course that you walk at your...
Is Feeding My Reactive Dog Treats Just Rewarding Their Reactivity?
It’s no secret that we utilize a lot of positive reinforcement, usually in the form of high value food and treats, to address reactive...
"My puppy just won't listen when I tell them 'no!'"
As a dog trainer, I hear frustrations along these lines from almost every one of my new puppy clients when we're getting started with...
Signs That Your Dog's Behavior Needs Professional Intervention
As training and behavior professionals, we just about always encourage dog owners and new puppy parents alike to seek training for their...
Picking Up Your Small Dog
Small breed dogs can be “left out” of a lot of training conversations we see both in-person and on social media, despite a large number...
Why Isn't My Dog "Food Motivated?"
"I would love to train with positive reinforcement but my dog refuses treats!" As dog trainers and behavior consultants, we hear this...
Turning a Jumper into a Polite Greeter
You finally finish getting ready for work and you’re running late. With much excitement, your teenage puppy comes bouncing in from...
5 Reactive Dog Management Tips
Living with a reactive dog can sometimes be tough work. They require special consideration, and it may seem overwhelming to do even the...
Helpful Skills for Multi-Dog Households (and How to Use Them)
Maintaining healthy relationships between dogs in a multi-dog household can be more complicated than people may think. As an owner, you...
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