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Is Your Dog Good with Kids? Be Sure.
How are Dogs Like Knives? Dogs are “man’s best friend” for a reason – they’re naturally wonderful companions. But, they also have knife-sharp teeth, strong jaws, and they communicate with their mouths. With the automatic assumption that every dog is … Continue reading
Dog Life Insurance = Coming When Called
Get a Reliable Recall (or at least a MORE reliable one) I LOVE to take my dogs hiking off-leash in the woods and open fields. Therefore they must come when called. Even if you don’t like to give your dog off-leash … Continue reading
Why is THAT the Puppy I WANT!?
What does my Dog Choice Mean for my Life? Why do we choose the dogs we do? Whether you’re a dog owner, a trainer, or a rescue worker, it’s valuable to understand this. There IS one moment when you choose the … Continue reading
How can a Dog Lover Make a Difference?
Don’t Dog it – Get Involved in Your Community! We are proud that so many of our students are helping dogs and dog owners in their community every day. The funny thing is, as a dog lover, we know you … Continue reading
How Do I Train a Dominant Dog?
Alpha-Shmalpha? No topic gets more muddled by myths than dominance. I recently had two different students ask me how to deal with a dominant dog because an established person in the field gave them questionable advice. One was advised by … Continue reading
Don’t Get Stuck on Food (Part 2)
Take the “Bribe” Out of the Equation As we reviewed in our last post, getting behaviors without showing food first is called fading a lure and it is something you must learn! Fading a lure can be achieved in 5 steps. Skilled trainers adapt … Continue reading
Don’t Get Stuck on Food – 5 Simple Steps
No Trick (if) No Treat! In the world of human relationships, food “sets the table” for shared fun and positive memories. From first dates to 50th anniversaries, good food plays an integral role. As funny as it may sound, it’s … Continue reading
Let the Dogs Work it Out?
What is Your Dog’s Play Persona? Picture dogs in a dog park or similar “play” setting. The dog owners are there, some are even paying attention (wink). But, do they know what they are watching? With this question in mind, … 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
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