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When Can I Safely Socialize My Puppy?
You want to keep your puppy safe, but you also want to make sure they’re well adjusted to the world? Read this blog to find out when you can safely expose your puppy to what kinds of environments.
What is the Difference between a Dog Trainer and a Behavior Consultant?
What is the difference between regular dog training and behavior modification training? And who should you hire to perform this kind of training? This blog will give you an overview of what kind of professional to look for and what to expect from training.
What’s Stress Got to Do with It? - The 3 Kinds of Stress Your Dog Can Experience
Both dogs and humans experience stress. We humans are often warned of the dangers of stress for mental and physical health, and doctors might tell us to reduce stress for a better quality of life. Does that then mean all kinds of stress are bad? In order to answer this question, we need to dig a little deeper and truly understand what the word “stress” means.
What Does Your Dog Dig? - Give Them Species-Appropriate Activities!
Training is definitely an important piece to help your pup be a well adjusted citizen in this human-centric world, but another piece is meeting your dog’s core needs with activities that allow them to engage in activities they love to do. This is what we call enrichment.
De-Stress for Training Success
The first step to overcoming your dog’s reactivities or fears is decreasing their daily stress. This blog will give you some ideas on how to do just that.
“Can I Say Hi to Your Dog?” - Navigating Interactions with Strangers
If your dog struggles with people interactions on walks, it’s a good idea to practice several patterns before these situations arise - not just for your dog but also for yourself. If YOU have a clear structure in your mind around how you’d like these interactions to go, you will be able to be a better advocate for your dog - and yourself, too.
This blog gives you the general outline of how to navigate these murky waters without putting yourself or your dog in trouble.
Door Manners: Safe Exits, and How to Train Them
Have you ever gotten your dog ready for a walk, and the second you crack the door, they are in their own world and just pulling you along? Not only is this kind of behavior annoying, it can also potentially be dangerous, especially in slippery weather conditions.
“Don’t Touch!” - Why Consent Checks Matter
Does your dog truly enjoy being touched? Here is how you can find out.
Meeting Your Dog’s Need for Exercise
How exercising your dog appropriately can make life better for everyone!
Off Leash Life
Are you wanting to take your dog on off leash hikes but aren’t confident that they will return to you? This blog is for you!