Dog training Secret – Progressions and Rehearsals are the KEY!

Dog training Secret - Progressions and Rehearsals are the KEY!People tell me all the time, "Well she does great at home, but she's so bad in public." Usually, this means a stressed-out, embarrassed owner and a stressed-out, wacky-acting dog....

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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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Leashes and Poops: How Not to Mess It Up for the Rest of Us

OUT AND ABOUT I recently took my dogs to the Big Flats Trail, a local community walking trail that features a "pleasant walk between wetland habitat and farmland." Dogs are welcome there and multiple signs advise owners to clean up...

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Technique is Better Than Hardware

Technique is Better Than HardwareIf you've spent any time around me, at my classes, or even just browsing my website, you've probably been exposed to one of my core beliefs: TECHNIQUE over HARDWARE.AS SEEN ON T.V.Many folks spend a...

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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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