TEACH YOUR DOG TO BE CALM
Ready to teach your dog to be calm? This exercise aims to teach our furry friends how to relax, settle down, and maybe even take a nap while we’re occupied. It comes in handy in...
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The Joyful Journey: Puppy Developmental Stages
Welcoming a new puppy into your life is an exciting and rewarding experience. These adorable bundles of joy bring love, laughter, and a whole lot of cuteness. However, it’s important to understand that puppies go...
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My Puppy Chews Everything, What Should I do?
Have you noticed that your puppy is chewing everything in sight? There are many reasons that your puppy is doing this, but one of the main reasons is that your young puppy is TEETHING. Other reasons...
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Clicker training for dogs: WHat is it & how to get started
Wondering how to use a clicker when training a dog? How do you get started with clicker training for dogs? Don’t worry, we’ll break this all down. What is clicker training? What is marker training?...
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Unique & Inspired Food dog names
Trying to find Unique & Inspired Food Dog Names? As a certified professional dog trainer, I’ve encountered hundreds of Zoe, Sadie, Gingers, Lucky, Marley, and Tuckers. While traditional names are great, many new pup owners...
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Diabetes Alert Dog Training: YOUR CANINE ALLY IN FIGHTING DIABETES
Let’s face it: living with diabetes is a challenge, especially when it comes to monitoring blood sugar levels. That’s why service dogs have become increasingly popular, as they provide a unique solution to aid in...
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Scent Training for Diabetes Alert Dogs
Scent training is a critical aspect of training a diabetes alert service dog. Dogs possess an incredible sense of smell, which enables them to detect subtle changes in the scent of a person’s breath or...
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Shaping: A Powerful DOG TRAINING Technique You Need to Know
Having spent over ten years as a professional dog trainer, I’ve noticed that most pet owners use lure/reward training for teaching new tricks. However, I want to let you in on a secret – shaping...
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Can a Pitbull Be a Service Dog?
Service dogs play an essential role in society by assisting individuals with disabilities and performing specific tasks that help their handlers lead more independent lives. While there are several breeds commonly associated with service work,...
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Dog-FRIENDLY Indoor Plants: 10 OPTIONS TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE
Dog-safe INDOOR plants – do they exist? Looking for dog-friendly indoor plants? If you’re a plant-lover (or want to start being a plant-lover like me) and a dog parent, you probably know that many indoor...
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