Get Your Dog to Listen – Fade Lures, Phase Out Treats, and Improve

Get Your Dog to Listen - Fade Lures, Phase Out Treats, and ImproveA food-motivated dog can be trained very quickly. However, it's really easy to get stuck being a hostage to treats. It's just as easy, though, to phase...

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Teach a Dog to Lie Down – 5 Alternate Methods

Teach a Dog to Lie Down - 5 Alternate MethodsTeaching a dog to lie down is one of those basic behaviors we strive to teach every dog in the first few weeks that we have them. It’s one of...

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Choosing a Dog Harness – Best Ones and How to Use

Choosing a Dog Harness - Best Ones and How to UseIn the market for a harness? Well, stick with me, and I'll give you the low-down on what to get, why, and how to use it best.A BRIEF HISTORYAlthough...

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How to Pet Your Dog – 4 Touch Tactics to Supercharge Training

Today I want to show you how to pet your dog in four places and how to use touch tactics to supercharge your training. Although verbal feedback is your number one training tool, there are places to touch your dog that will...

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Dog Training Tips – Using Enforceable Statements

How (and Why) to Use Enforceable StatementsToday I want to share with you a strategy that fuses meaningful communication with mindset, called enforceable statements. Don't forget to check the resources at the bottom for a free download!LOVE & LOGICEnforceable...

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How to Use Kong Toys to Help Enrich Your Dog’s Life (And Improve Behavior)

How to Use Kong Toys to Help Enrich Your Dog's Life (And Improve Behavior)This post contains affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of dog treats. Thanks...

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Best Dog Leash – Leash Review and Roundup (2016)

Best Dog Leash – Leash Review and RoundupLooking for the perfect leash to walk your dog with? Well, today I will rate and review my top three recommendations, plus one honorable mention, PLUS one budget badass. Now, it's worth...

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Dog Toys – the Four Types and How to Use Them

Dog Toys – the Four Types and How to Use ThemThis post contains affiliate links. These won't cost you anything, but the commissions we may earn through them help offset the cost of dog treats. Thanks for your support!Make...

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Leash Training a Dog – Why You Should Stay on One Side

I work with many people to help them learn to make dog walking an enjoyable activity. One of the first things I always ask is, "What side do you walk your dog on?" so that when I work with...

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Walking a Dog – 5 Ways to Keep Safe with Situational Awareness

Tips for walking a dog are plentiful online, and there are a lot of great trainers out there who can help you get that dialed in. But one thing about being out with your dog that I wish was discussed...

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