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Frustration on Both Ends of the Leash
Barriers such as fences and leashes can frustrate our canine companions and their humans (see below for a short video that may surprise...
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- Aug 9
- 2 min
Habits
We all have them. Habits are the things we do without really thinking about them. Most habits are born out of convenience, such as always...
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- Jul 26
- 1 min
How to Socialize Your Dog
Socializing your dog is not as simple as just exposing your dog to new things, people, or places. We need to be thoughtful and consider...
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
A Few Words About Words
“What is the best word to get my dog to __________ (insert behavior here)?” This is a question we often get asked. My answer to that...
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- Jun 15
- 2 min
Who Wants to Have Fun?!
Do you want to have fun while you mentally and physically stimulate your dog, teach your dog a new skill, and build your canine...
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- May 31
- 1 min
Location, Location, Location
Just like in real estate, the important thing in dog training is location, location, location. The learning environment is very important...
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- May 7
- 1 min
My Dog Loves Walks but Hates Putting on the Harness
We are often asked about dogs that don't mind their harness once it is on but are not keen on it going over their head. Instead of...
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- Apr 26
- 1 min
Play With Your Food
“Don’t play with your food!” These are words most children hear from their parents. When it comes to our dogs, those are words you will...
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- Apr 14
- 2 min
Haste Makes Waste
We humans are very goal-centered creatures. We set goals and work very hard to achieve those goals, whether they be in the moment or...
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- Mar 9
- 2 min
How a Reward Marker Can Help Your Training
Imagine you are putting together a large entertainment center you just bought from IKEA. Now imagine you do not have the directions and...
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- Mar 9
- 1 min
Time it Takes to Change a Behavior
On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new human behavior becomes automatic. 66 days to be exact, according to a study by...
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- Mar 9
- 1 min
What Might Be Causing the Behavior Problem?
As you all know, we are dog science nerds. We enjoy reading about research being conducted regarding dogs. We like to share information...
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- Feb 23
- 1 min
Time it Takes to Change a Behavior
On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new human behavior becomes automatic. 66 days to be exact, according to a study by...
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- Jan 24
- 1 min
Keeping Things Interesting
Have you ever had a boring, dead-end job? Perhaps you worked on a project that was tedious and unfulfilling. Or maybe, you were stuck...
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- Jan 10
- 1 min
The Wolf in Your Bedroom
A very common myth and misunderstanding is that dogs are really just domesticated wolves. Some people use language that is usually...
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- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
Canines are Family
We know that our canine companions are part of the family and, of course, we want them to be with us during these festive times. The...
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- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min
Gifts...But Not What You May Think!
This time of year many of you are thinking about gifts and what you should get your friend or loved one. The first gift we want to...
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- Nov 19, 2023
- 2 min
Last-Minute Door Behavior Tips
Perhaps you have not yet taken the time to teach your canine companion polite greetings or door manners. Or, perhaps you don't practice...
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- Nov 7, 2023
- 3 min
Learn From My Mistakes
We lost our beloved Sammy on June 8th. It was sudden. He was only 10 years old. He taught me more than any course, conference, research...
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- Oct 27, 2023
- 2 min
Road Trippin'
Wayne and I were married 21 years ago and decided to go back to the scene of the crime via a road trip. This trip got us thinking about...
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