Tag: behavior modification
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Where to start with your reactive dog – part 2 of 3
In my last post, I shared 3 tips to help you navigate what to do when your dog struggles with all the things: Last time we got into the details with management. Today, let’s talk about the second one today: pick 1-2 things to work on at a time. Now before you roll your eyes…
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Why you aren’t making progress with your reactive dog
A little tough love today. But I want to save you some frustration. I want things to be better between you and your dog. I see a lot of dog parents make the same mistakes and I don’t want you to do the same. This post started as an email but then I realized I…
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Dog Body Language: what to look for to better understand your dog
Over the weekend, my husband and I were visiting a nearby neighborhood. As we waited in our car for the gate to open so we could drive in, a large dog barked at us from inside his kennel. His tail, held high, wagged quickly from side to side. My husband made a comment about how…
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From training to real life
Happy holidays, my friend! I’m so glad you are here. Make sure you read until the end. I’ve got an exciting, time-sensitive announcement! 🎉 Tis the season for holiday musicals. I can’t lie…I’m a fan. I love theater. I love going to a live play or musical. I even participated in the spring musical every…
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Bad dog training makes for good television
Let me just start this post by saying I am frustrated, sad, and quite honestly, pissed that we will have to talk about this in 2023. Despite mounds of scientific research stating that aversive methods to train dogs (or any animal for that matter) are detrimental and dangerous, it still happens. This is a topic…
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Why I don’t teach reactive dogs how to sit
Tell me what you do in this situation: You’re out for a walk with your reactive dog. It’s a beautiful day. The sun is shining. Birds are chirping. Your dog is happily sniffing the grass. But then you hear it. The jungle of a dog collar. Your zen state is interrupted and your focus turns…
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Can CBD help anxious, reactive dogs?
Are you one of the millions of guardians that give their dog CBD? I certainly have used it. Maggie, my senior dog that lived to be 15 ½ years old, was on CBD regularly to ease her joint pain. And it is my personal opinion that CBD did help her with that. I would add…
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Why I train and teach dogs the way I do
Recently, there has been much debate on social media on different methods of dog training and behavior modification. There have been several trainers and behavior consultants going back and forth with each other on the best tools, techniques, and methods to train dogs. Also being debated is the impacts of those things on the dogs. …
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Curious about online dog training and coaching?
Early in the year, I feel like I get more inquiries than usual for dog training. And sometimes people are surprised that I work online. When I tell them that, the next thing I hear is either “But I was really hoping for someone to be in person,” or “Really? How does that work?” You…
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Why find-it is awesome for your dog
While scrolling through Instagram, I came across the story of Violet. Violet is a small mixed breed that is being fostered by a person I follow. I follow a lot of accounts that post about dogs up for adoption, but Violet’s story stuck out to me because she had been returned back to foster care…
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