Essential Skills
How to Teach Your Dog to Calm Down
How to Teach Your Dog to Calm Down I would be remiss if I didn’t start this blog by stating how vital the skill of
December 29, 2025
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Behavior Problems
Spicy Dogs, Big Lessons
Spicy Dogs, Big Lessons: Finding Gratitude in Daily Life With a Behavior Case Dog If you have read any of the blogs I have written,
November 10, 2025
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Essential Skills
Every Mistake a Lesson: What Pets Teach Us About Getting It Wrong
There are many, many things I love about being an animal trainer and behavior consultant, but my absolute favorite part is that I am constantly
September 22, 2025
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Enrichment
Too Hot to Handle? Enrichment Ideas for Scorching Summer Days
Many thanks to Rebecca Najarian (Dogs Plus Love) and Clark for eating cold snacks for the cover image! 📸 It’s Too Hot for That Walk,
August 18, 2025
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Essential Skills
Learning to Listen: Recognizing Your Dog’s Signals in Real Time
It was a lovely, warm sunny day and I couldn’t wait to get my girl, Olivia, outside for a walk! She’s a big fan of
June 9, 2025
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Enrichment
Tips for Choosing the Right Training Class for Your Dog
Training classes can be an excellent opportunity for your dog to learn new skills, build duration and resistance to distraction, become proficient in working through
December 30, 2024
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Training Tips
Can I Tell My Dog “No”?
N-O. It’s a two letter word that seems awfully clear to many humans when we communicate. But what are we, the humans, trying to communicate
October 28, 2024
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Training Tips
For the Dogs Who Don’t Like Peanut Butter
When it comes to our pups, there are many things we’ve been conditioned to assume they love. We have all seen the classic cartoons with
October 7, 2024
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Enrichment
A Plethora of Puzzle Toys
We are always on the lookout for more options for mental stimulation and interactive games to offer our dogs opportunities to combat boredom and meet
July 1, 2024
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Training Tips
Is My Dog a Daycare Dog?
The offerings from daycares range widely from indoor/outdoor play options, to swimming pools, to nature walks, to agility equipment, and more! With this wealth and
April 15, 2024
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