Training Tips
Is My Dog Really a Jogger?
It’s summer time, the sun is out, I live near a 2-ish mile long lake that attracts loads of walkers and runners, and I can’t
June 24, 2024
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Training Tips
Contrafreeloading: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Its Role In Enrichment
A few weeks ago, I made this post for our Instagram page showing an example of contrafreeloading in my bird room. In the video, the
June 10, 2024
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Training Tips
June Enrichment Challenge: The Proof is in the Practice
It’s not uncommon for me to hear a pet parent say “Fluffy is able to respond to cue ‘Touch’ inside, but as soon as we
June 3, 2024
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Training Tips
You Can Look But Please Don’t Touch
You’ve invited a dog into your home to live with you. Hooray! Or you’ve shared your home with a dog/s for awhile now. Hooray again!
May 27, 2024
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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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Should I Take My Dog On Our Roadtrip?
It’s my birthday this week and I’ve always been a firm believer that I should take the whole week and tell everyone about it–why would
April 8, 2024
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Can My Dog Sleep in My Bed?
“Can my dog sleep in my bed?” This is one of those questions that, after years of working with families, I noticed people were anxious
February 26, 2024
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Treat Delivery in Cold Weather
Trying to deliver treats in cold weather can be a pain. If you’re wearing gloves, it can be hard to grab a treat AND toss
February 5, 2024
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6 Tips for Walking a Reactive Dog
Hey, friends. This is a popular topic, so I know if you google “Tips for Walking a Reactive Dog”, a ton of things are going
January 28, 2024
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No Touchy My Toesies
As I sit here at my dining room table getting ready to write this blog my eyes shift up to the front window to see
January 21, 2024
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