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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...
Top Misconceptions about the Teenager Phase!
Often times bringing home a new puppy brings about a lot of joy. Snuggling, watching them enjoying the world for the first time, and...
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...
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...
All Things Board and Train!
“Board and Train” programs have become increasingly popular in recent years. Sometimes sending your dog to temporarily live and work with...
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