Human End of the Leash
Just Say Yes
I’m dating myself, as some of you may not have been born when the Far Side cartoon ran daily in print newspapers. Anyone else remember
November 20, 2023
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Category: Training Tips
Training Tips
What is Rubberbanding, and How Can It Help Your Leash-Reactive Dog?
Leash reactivity is one of the most common behavior issues that dogs experience – at least here in the United States, although I can’t speak
November 13, 2023
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Human End of the Leash
It’s a Marvelous Night for a Moon Dancer (or, How a Mini Donkey Trained Me To Be a Better Trainer)
I recently was fortunate enough to be able to attend a learning experience that I found to be extraordinarily informative and I wanted to share
November 7, 2023
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Human End of the Leash
5 Things Your Trainer Needs to Know
It can be overwhelming for clients to think about what might be relevant when talking with a trainer or consultant, especially in the first session.
October 18, 2023
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Enrichment
How a Dog’s History of Having Control (or Not) Impacts Today
A picture can speak a thousand words and I regret that I didn’t video playing this game with our dogs. You’ll need to imagine what
October 11, 2023
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Enrichment
October 2023 Enrichment Challenge: Practice Your Treat Delivery
Happy October, y’all! Since October is Trick or Treat month for many people, I thought that we’d do a treat-centric enrichment challenge this month! For
October 4, 2023
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Training Tips
5 Ideas for Bark to School
It’s back to school time, which means that routines are changing, schedules are getting denser, and dogs are adjusting to a change of pace. Whether
August 30, 2023
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Essential Skills
What’s Up Foster Pup?
I was recently at a foster orientation and the usual discussion topics came up regarding how much to feed puppies, how often to take them
August 23, 2023
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Training Tips
How to Introduce Dogs to Each Other: Factors to Consider
I recently saw a client who is planning to introduce a new puppy to the household. How exciting! We’ve been working together for a while
July 12, 2023
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Human End of the Leash
Will I Have to Manage My Pet Like This Forever?
I talk about management a lot. It’s one of the quickest ways to prevent unwanted behaviors and keep everyone safe. But one of the concerns
May 17, 2023
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