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Separation anxiety myths vs. reality
Does your dog panic when left alone? Find out myths. vs reality of separation anxiety.
Four questions to ask a prospective dog trainer
Questions to ask and answers you’ll want to hear before hiring a trainer.
Essential dog training gear — and what you’ll never need
Equip your canine companion for training success.
FAQ: “What is an Initial Consultation and why might I need one?”
Discover what an Initial Consultation is and how it expedites the training process.
The solution for a yard digger
The solution for a dog who loves to dig? Let them. Find out how to create legal digging areas in this week’s blog.
Living La Vida Thrifty
There’s no doubt life with dogs can get expensive. Read my favorite thrifty tips in this new blog.
Easy wins for your reactive dog — and for you
When you have a dog with Very Big Feelings your daily life can feel constrained, so it’s important that both your dog and you have easy wins.
Behavior is information
Your dog’s behavior gives you tons of information on how they’re experiencing the world. Are you paying attention?
Online dog training is for everyone
Wondering if online dog training is right for you, or if it can help with your dog’s behavior issues?
It most certainly is, and yes, it can.
Read on to learn about how online dog training works.
Don’t. Touch. My. Stuff.
Resource guarding is a normal behavior for all beings and is also extremely frightening for people! Read on to find out what you can do.
Life with a senior dog
All dogs, if they are lucky, become senior dogs, so let’s plan to help them live to the fullest.
Debunking Dog Behavior Myths
Despite decades of rigorous peer-reviewed academic research on canine behavior, behavior myths persist. Here are the top seven myths that can be detrimental to teaching your dog manners, your dog’s overall welfare, and your relationship with your dog.
How your dog knows you’re leaving
How does your dog know when they’re going to be left alone? Your pre-departure actions tip them off.
Training is over … now what?
Training is over … now what? Read on to see how to keep those hard-taught new behaviors fresh.
Housetraining is Magic
Everyone wants to know the secret to housetraining. It’s this: Rewarding your dog the moment she is done eliminating outside, and not letting an un-housetrained dog out of your sight indoors. This method works for puppies and adult dogs.
Dogs who have Very Big Feelings
Dogs who hide from the world have Very Big Feelings about things.