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Google is to Humans as Sniffing is to Dogs
When you have a question, you probably open your phone or laptop and type it into Google. With just a few clicks, you can find answers,...

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Oct 2, 20252 min read


What Are You Saying?
We all talk to our dogs. A lot. Whether it’s a casual “good morning,” a heartfelt “I love you,” or a frustrated “why did you do that?”,...

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Sep 23, 20252 min read


How to Create a Resilient Dog
Resilience is the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. As canine behavior consultants who specialize...

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Aug 29, 20252 min read


Your Dog Wants to Tell You Something…Why Every Dog Should Be Trained—And It’s Not Just About “Sit”
Whether you’ve just brought home a wiggly new puppy or you’re navigating the challenges of a reactive rescue, one thing is certain:...

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Jul 17, 20252 min read


Pawsport Ready? Tips for Traveling With Your Dog
Whether you're hitting the open road for a weekend getaway or flying across the country for a longer adventure, bringing your canine...

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Jul 9, 20253 min read


Happy "Scare the Crap Out of Your Pet Day!"
While you’re lighting up the skies with celebration, your dog might be preparing for what they’re convinced is the literal apocalypse. ...

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Jun 27, 20252 min read


Did you Hear That We Have a Teenager
Chobani is now 13 years young. We have had to make some adjustments with our boy. As our dogs grow older, their needs change. While it...

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Jun 23, 20252 min read


Short, Sweet & Successful Training Sessions
When it comes to dog training, less is often more . We touched on this in our post a few years ago, Slow and Steady . Many pet parents...

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May 27, 20251 min read


What to Do When an Off-Leash Dog Charges You on a Walk
You’re out enjoying a peaceful walk with your canine companion when suddenly, out of nowhere, an off-leash dog comes barreling toward...

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Apr 24, 20252 min read


Has Your Dog Trained You?
It starts with you training your dog… but somewhere along the way, the roles quietly reverse, and suddenly, they’ve trained you! Take...

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Apr 18, 20251 min read


The Seinfeld Approach to Dog Training
“Seinfeld” is one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time; a show famously about nothing. But if you look closer, there’s actually...

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Apr 17, 20252 min read


The Emotional Cost of Having a Dog
Having a dog can be both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. One moment, you’re laughing at their goofy zoomies or feeling their head on...

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Apr 7, 20251 min read


Practice Makes Perfect—For Better or Worse
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect.” As canine behavior consultants, we see it all the time. A client will say, ...

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Mar 24, 20251 min read


Emotion Vs. Behavior
When working with a dog, we sometimes focus on behavior, such as responding to a cue like "come when called" or "go to your place." Other...

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Mar 4, 20251 min read


Chobani's Favorite Toy, Elevated
I recently made this toy for Chobani, and he loves it. Maybe you and your canine companion will, too. Tie a long string, shoelace, or...

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Feb 19, 20251 min read


TRUE or FALSE?
How knowledgeable are you about our Canine Companions? Answer True or False to the following questions. Check your answers by scrolling...

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Feb 14, 20252 min read


Who Wants a Treat?
Throughout our almost 20 years of training dogs professionally, we have encountered many different ideas and philosophies around how...

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Jan 12, 20252 min read


Preparing Your Dog for Vet Visits
Schedule a time when you are not rushed and have extra time. If you or your dog find vet visits stressful, then take time to breathe. Vet...

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Dec 12, 20242 min read


Practice - Anywhere, Anytime
Once your dog is proficient in doing a behavior, such as recall at home or in a place without distractions, it is important to practice...

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Dec 5, 20241 min read


Head Down
This is a fun and fairly easy behavior to teach your canine companion. Your dog will need to know how to lay down for this one. Lure your...

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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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