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...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Puppy Biting
Puppies can be wonderful in so many ways. They’re tiny, cuddly, and you likely have big dreams of shaping them into the perfect family...
Alternatives To Neighborhood Walks For Reactive Dogs
When you have a dog that struggles with reactive behaviors like barking, lunging, or growling at common triggers, a neighborhood walk can...
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...
Resource Guarding: Things to Avoid
Resource guarding is a leading source of conflict and aggression in dogs. It can be a very scary thing to experience and there are a lot...
Preventing Resource Guarding in Puppies
Raising a puppy can be a wonderful and rewarding experience but can also be daunting: what if we get it wrong? What if our puppy becomes...
Is Your Dog Actually Stubborn? Reasons Why Your Dog “Won’t Listen”
As certified professional dog trainers, our job is to help you learn how to train and better understand your individual dog in order to...
When Barking Becomes Overwhelming
Barking is a normal dog behavior. Some breeds are more vocal than others. However, there is only a certain amount of vocalization that we...
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