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5 Management Tools (for safer dog training)
Management is a crucial aspect of dog training for EVERY dog. With that said, not all management tools will be useful for all dogs. Ask...


5 Best Tools for your Reactive Dog!
These tools aren’t JUST for reactive dogs, but they are my go-to choices to help with working through reactivity. Do you use any of these...


Should puppies start training early? Research says:
In a study published earlier this year, findings provide evidence that there are significant differences in behavior for dogs who attend...


ENRICHMENT FOR DOGS
I'm making my downloadable Enrichment Handbook available for free so that everyone can use it! For anyone who isn’t sure what...


Regression in Reactivity Training: It's NORMAL!
For those who are on the journey of helping your reactive dogs, please remember that occasional regression is a normal part of the...


What's the deal with Littermate Syndrome?
What is Littermate Syndrome? This term encompasses a range of behavioral challenges that may present themselves when siblings (or young...


The role of "Punishment" in dog training
As a dog trainer, I get questions every day about training techniques. My clients want to know when they should be rewarding, ignoring,...


Play after learning improves training performance in dogs!
A group of researchers recently set out to investigate the effects of play after training, and the results of their study (published...


What is "Clicker Training"?
Clicker training is a method of teaching an animal to perform a behavior using a "clicker," a small device that makes a “click” noise...


Does your dog understand what you say?
According to a recent study published in the journal Science, the answer depends on HOW you say it! Researchers were aiming to...
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