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How to Make a Dog Lover Happy
Woof! Refer-A-Friend We Have Something to Bark About Know anyone who wants to learn more about dog behavior and training? If so, we are teaming up with Amazon.com to give you and your friend a cash gift! Here’s … Continue reading
Get Magic Out of Mealtime
Food in a Bowl Can Be So Much More Some dogs eat so fast that when they’re done they look at you and say, “You kidding me? That’s it?” Others won’t touch the food you put down because it’s SO … Continue reading
Why Won’t My Dog Come?!
Unfortunately for us dog owners, coming when called is one of those behaviors that is easy to screw up. We don’t mean to, but we do a better job of teaching our dogs to ignore us or run away than … Continue reading
Why do Dogs Forget Obedience they Know?
Life Rewards Make Obedience Stick One of our students recently asked me a great question about “life rewards”. Before I tell you the question and the answer – let’s quickly review this useful concept for dog training. Life rewards are … Continue reading
Your Jump is Not My Joy!
How do I get a Dog to Stop Jumping? Your dog jumps for joy – but you’re not having fun. Jumping can drive dog owners (and their guests) crazy. People get scratched, sweaters get pulled, and kids get knocked over. … Continue reading
How to Burn that Crazy Canine Energy!
So Much Energy, So Little Time Every dog owner knows that exercise keeps a dog healthy in mind and body. The trouble is, most of us can hardly find the time to exercise ourselves, let alone our pets! Many owners … Continue reading
Growls and Barks and Whines, Oh My! Part 3
Growling at Me? What Do I Do? In Part 3 of our “Growls and Barks” series, we look at the most disturbing noise of all – a dog growling directly at you. If you’ve ever had your own “best friend” … Continue reading
Great Dog Training Tips from Our Facebook Page… Create a Nickname! Does your dog tune you out? It’s time for a new nickname. Pick something short and sweet (1-2 syllables). Start saying the NICKNAME a few times a day, immediately … Continue reading
Growls and Barks and Whines Oh My! Part 2
Oh No, Is that a Fight? Last month we talked about how dog trainers appreciate a dog that wears his heart on his sleeve and lets you know what he’s thinking with his vocalizations. In Part 1 of this “Growls … Continue reading
CATCH in Dog Fancy – “The Authority on All Things Dog”
We’re Gettin’ Fancy CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and our School Director, David Muriello, make an appearance in the October issue of Dog Fancy magazine! Check out the Everyday Dog section for relationship tips that work “when you only have … Continue reading
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