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Oct 23, 20241 min read
Dog Training: A Lifestyle Choice
Dog training is partially a lifestyle choice. Lifestyles are different from person to person and household to household. What is vitally...
Jul 30, 20243 min read
The Sacred Treat
The Sacred Treat Several years ago I worked with a family who had high school and college age kids and 3 dogs. Each dog had a human to...
Jul 23, 20243 min read
"It's OK, he's friendly"
These are the words that strike fear in the hearts of reactive dog owners. If you are someone with a dog who has big feelings about...
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Get Your Dog Out of Bananas Brain
Ask any athlete if it’s important to warm-up with some stretches before a race, a game, a match or even a casual run and you will most...
Jul 9, 20243 min read
The Training Savings Account
Anyone who has ever embarked on the journey of starting a savings account knows that it takes a while to see the benefits of regular...
Jul 2, 20243 min read
Help! My dog won't stop...
Three Effective Strategies for Problem Behaviors 1. The Sacred Treat The term “ Sacred Treat ” came about as a result of a successful...
Jun 24, 20242 min read
It's Not About the Equipment (aka hang onto your wallet)
There is so much noise out there about equipment that will solve your dog's behavior issues. Whether it’s pulling on the leash, barking,...
Jun 17, 20243 min read
The Dog's Question
Safe or Unsafe… That is the Question Dogs are constantly analyzing their circumstances. They act and react according to their risk...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Deeper Thoughts (skip these if you just want to teach the things)
It's difficult to know what sparks a fear response in your dog. That is, sometimes it is difficult. A reaction to fear can be immediate...
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