Walking Equipment I Love for Pullers and Harness Houdinis
Has your dog ever slipped out or almost slipped out of their harness? It’s a scary experience, and one you’re not likely to repeat! I
April 29, 2020
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Nuisance Behaviors? Try the Water Principle.
Warning: does not contain actual water. Last week we revealed our April 2020 Training Challenge: Explore DIY Destructible [Trash] Toys. Check out our blog post
April 16, 2020
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Enrichment
April 2020 Training Challenge: Explore DIY Destructible Toys
We hope you’re all doing well and staying safe in this crazy time! I’m personally really excited about this month’s training challenge as it’s something
April 6, 2020
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What I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Started Studying Animal Body Language
Last week I wrote a post about the “freeze” option our pets have while over threshold and mentioned that it often gets written off as
March 30, 2020
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When Should We Be Concerned About “Fine”?
I’ll admit, I’ve had an issue with the word “fine” for longer than I’ve been involved in animal behavior. The reason for that is fairly
March 23, 2020
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7 Tips for Working with Your Leash Reactive Dog
Does your dog look like this when they see another dog, human, car, runner, skateboarder, or something else when they’re on leash? If so, you’re
February 25, 2020
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Conversations with My Dog
A lot of people talk to their pets. I’m one of them. I ask Oso questions he’ll never be able to answer, I sing him
February 17, 2020
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Behavior Problems
Does Your Pet Have Mountain Lion Brain?
Have you ever said something like: Treats won’t work if he’s barking. Nothing works when he sees another dog! She won’t pay attention to me
February 10, 2020
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February 2020 Training Challenge: Explore New Indoor Physical Activity Options for Your Pet
I can’t believe it’s already February! That means it’s time for this month’s training challenge: Experiment with, and incorporate 1 new indoor physical activity into
February 5, 2020
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5 Reasons Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening to You
A common group of grievances I hear from pet parents is: “My dog doesn’t listen to me.” “I want my dog to listen better.” “My
January 27, 2020
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