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Apr 13 min read
Barking
Different types of barking warrant different strategies. Let’s look at three of the most common types of barking and the strategies for...
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Apr 12 min read
Counter Surfing
In a nutshell: dogs counter surf because it works, or it worked, maybe just once, but it got them something they wanted. Then they tried...
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Jan 282 min read
All About Play
Appropriate dog play involves mutual enjoyment, respect, and safety for both dogs. Here are some key aspects: Consent : Dogs should...
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Jan 72 min read
Cat Manners
The tips below will help for cat harassment in the form of inappropriate play behavior. If your dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior...
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Oct 15, 20232 min read
Leash Reactivity
On-Leash Reactivity often presents as barking and lunging at other dogs. Reactivity can develop both in dogs that are highly sociable or...
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Oct 13, 20235 min read
Separation Anxiety
What is Separation Anxiety? Separation Anxiety is a panic disorder related to alone time. It has been the most commonly discussed...
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Oct 9, 20203 min read
Love the One You're With
In eleven years of training dogs I have interacted with hundreds of dogs and their people. I see many happy people and dogs, but I see an...
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Sep 7, 20205 min read
How to Prevent Your Puppy From Harassing Your Kids
Has your puppy turned into a nipping nightmare? While puppy nipping is a normal phase that all pups grow out of, it can quickly become a...
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Jul 27, 20204 min read
The Digging-est Dog
Does anyone else remember this children's book by by Al Perkins, told from the point of view of Duke the dog who is rescued from the...
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Jun 30, 20205 min read
Barking: What to Do About It
How can I get my dog to stop barking is one of the most common questions I hear from students. My reply is always the same, Can you tell...
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May 19, 20203 min read
If You Train It, They Will Come
A few days ago my husband came in from the barn with a curious look on his face. “I think three of the neighbor’s cows are in our woods”...
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