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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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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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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Trying to figure out the best way to potty train / “housebreak” your new Lab puppy? In this video below, I go over the basics of Labrador retriever potty training, and how you can prevent...
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3 Fun Focus Dog Training Games
Did you know you can teach your pup to look at you (by default) for direction by playing fun focus dog training games? Before we dive in, let’s first explore the two types of ‘focus’...
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3 Reasons Why a Dog is Good For Your Health
Weall know dogs are amazing, but did you know they’re also good for your health? In a recent study, they found that that dog ownership is linked to living a longer life for a large variety...
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How to train your dog to stop jumping on guests (by teaching a shoulder target)
There are so many ways to teach your pup not to jump on guests or people – but one way is by asking your dog or puppy for a shoulder target in order to get...
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