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From “Oh no” to “Yay!” Set you and your dog up for success, so you can turn...
Create training opportunities instead of those dreaded problem situations. “Oh no. Not again. Ugh. Grumble grumble.” Are you familiar with that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach? Maybe it’s...
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Are There Quick Fixes for Dog Behavior Problems? Part 1
Too Good To Be True? You know what they say, if it sounds too good to be true… it probably is. And in our culture of instant gratification, the expectation for change to happen quickly (quick fixes)...
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Are There Quick Fixes for Dog Behavior Problems? Part 2
When management is just one part of a comprehensive behavior change plan. Dog behind a gate as an example environmental management. In Part 1, I wrote about situations in which management — setting...
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Will Board and Train Help My Dog with Separation Anxiety?
Get started with training for separation anxiety. Teach your dog that it’s safe to be home alone. You’ll be your dog’s hero! Do good board and train programs exist? Happily, there are more and more...
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Your newly adopted rescue dog is almost (or already) here! Now what?
Here are my top twelve tips for what to do when your newly adopted shelter or rescue dog joins your family. 1. Keep them feeling safe. Make your rescue dog’s first days and weeks (even months) low...
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3 Skills I Love for Newly Adopted Dogs
With so many possible skills to teach a new adopted dog, it can be tough to decide what to prioritize. Here are my three favorite skills for newly adopted dogs. 1. Coming When Called (aka Recall) Talk...
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Teach Your Dog to Take Treats Gently
Is your dog more like a shark when taking a treat from your hand? It’s no fun and can really hurt when a dog grabs your fingers while snatching treats out of your hand. The good news is that we can...
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The Use of Food in Dog Training: Troubleshooting
Nowadays, loads of people are enthusiastically onboard with using food to teach their dogs. More and more people have learned about the benefits of training with rewards (positive reinforcement, force...
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From Yucky to Yummy: Teaching your Dog to Happily Take Pills
White dog looking at hand holding a pill Getting a dog to take pills The struggle is real! Getting a dog to take pills can be extremely stressful and challenging. I am very fortunate that my two...
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Crate Training: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Why bother with crate training? We humans take it for granted that dogs should naturally be okay with so many things, including being left in a crate. But we should instead assume that it will likely...
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