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This category identifies posts with free stuff for YOU to download, print, and refer to help you manage, motivate, and learn about your pooch. I work hard to create meaningful content for you, and along with that it’s always good to have something you can take with you, so to speak.

How to use classical conditioning in dog training

How to use Classical Conditioning in Dog TrainingClassical conditioning is one of the most potent tools in a dog trainer's toolkit. It's simple, easy to use, and highly effective. It's so effective that many professional trainers and behaviorists consider...

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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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What Your Dog Groomer Wishes You Knew about Trimming Dog Nails

This is a guest post by Sabrina Martin, owner and operator of both RockBug Grooming, and RockBug Bed & Biscuit. Create a Good Grooming Client NOW So you've just gotten a dog and you need to make a trip to the groomer....

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Loose Leash Walking a Dog 101

Loose Leash Walking a Dog 101Loose-leash walking a dog, or “slack-leash walking,” as it has been called in the past, is one of the most important ways to create a rapport with your dog. It is the mold within...

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