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I Need My Dog to Behave NOW
Apr 24, 2024
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Time. It’s a valuable resource. There never seems to be enough time in a day to do all the things. We love life hacks that simplify things, giving us more of our valuable time. Sometimes, there are no hacks. Learning something new, say a foreign language, takes time. There are no shortcuts....
How Can I Make My Dog Happier? Answer: Enrichment (and It's Good for You, Too!)
Oct 26, 2023
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Enrichment is critical to the well-being of your pets. But what is enrichment? According to Oxford Learners Dictionary, enrichment is "the act of improving the quality of something, often by adding something to it". (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/enrichment)
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Good, Tolerable, or Toxic: How Does Stress Affect Dogs?
Oct 26, 2023
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Stress, it’s something to avoid. Right? It Depends.
As a trainer, I use the phrase “it depends” a lot. Working with humans and other species (dogs, cats, fish, chickens) I have a single goal: well-being for everyone. What works well for me may not...
Got Doggie Problems? Hire the Right Trainer
Oct 26, 2023
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I am a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant. Should you hire me? Maybe. Or maybe not. Before hiring a trainer, consider why you brought a dog into your family and what you imagine life will be like with a dog. Did you bring a dog home on impulse?...
Leash Laws: Love 'em or Hate 'em, It's Still the Law
Oct 26, 2023
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You may have strong feelings about leash law requirements. Perhaps your dog has been the victim of an attack by off-leash dogs. Or maybe you’ve been bitten by an off-leash dog. Recently, a client’s dog was injured when an...
Social Butterfly or Homebody? How Social is YOUR Dog?
Oct 26, 2023
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Everyone has an image of the ideal dog in their mind. My ideal and your ideal are probably different. That’s fine because my dog, lifestyle, and expectations differ from yours. Is your dog a social butterfly or a homebody? Does your dog have the skills and the...
Muddy Paw Prints, Couch Covers, and Vacuum Cleaners: Real Life in a Multi-Species Home
Oct 26, 2023
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Have you ever considered the complexity of living in a multi-species home? Think about it for a moment. How many different species live within your home? What does that mean in everyday life? How do we negotiate the needs of each species and make life enjoyable for all?
How we and our...