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A Simple, Fun Behavior. This easy activity is teaching come when called. We start with a Hand Touch, which, If you haven’t trained it yet, you’ll find instructions in our…
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Dog Disposition & Personality. A simple truth: dogs have different dispositions and personalities. This seems so basic it needs no discussion. No one would expect a French Bulldog to have the…
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Dealing with On-leash Aggression. Barking, growling, lunging, snarling—all undesirable behaviors that your dog displays when on-leash—called “leash reactivity.” Eliminating leash reactivity starts with recognizing your dog’s “triggers”—the visual provocations that…
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On-Leash Aggression. Every so often two dogs attending our doggie daycare will meet in our lobby or hallway, and start barking and lunging at each other in a not-very-friendly way. …
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Your Dog’s Body Language and Subtle Signals. Life can be stressful—even for our dogs. Reducing stress is important to learning, and to life. Stress and anxiety interfere with learning and…
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We wish we could help you. In the meantime … If you’ve tried to make an appointment for a behavior consultation or private lessons with us, or with another reputable…
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Fear of new (and some familiar) situations Years ago I taught dog training classes at a location with a lawn jockey statue positioned by walkway into the building. Puppies…
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Getting your puppy or dog out and about – Post COVID It’s been over two thousand years since Confucius wrote, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. …
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There are some important times in your puppy’s life that are helpful to understand. Here’s a brief run-down of the age your puppy will go through specific physical and psychological…
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Tips for starting your life together Getting started off right with your new puppy jump starts the bonding process that establishes your lifelong relationship with your dog. Puppies are wondrous creatures…
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