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From Fearful to Engaged: Expanding the Training Conversation

How can you quickly transform a dog from growly and people-averse to a willing participant in a training dialogue? The…
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Puppy Socialization: Introduce Your Puppy to Handling

Many dogs feel anxious about handling and restraint, especially if they find new experiences scary or if they have had…
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How to Introduce Reactive Dogs to New People Safely

Introducing reactive dogs to new people requires careful planning and execution to ensure a positive experience and minimize the risk…
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How to Evaluate De-Escalation Activities

One skill set that many pups need to learn is how to sit back, take a breather, and hang out…
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Michele Pouliot Teaches Head in a Prop

Canine freestyle, also known as musical freestyle, is a modern sport where dogs and handlers perform dazzling choreographed routines set…
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Teach Your Dog to Wait at a Gate

One of the essential skills every dog should learn is waiting patiently at a gate or doorway. Teaching your furry…
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Preparing Your Pet for Vet Visits

Visiting the veterinarian can be a stressful experience for both pets and their guardians. From the unfamiliar smells to the…
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The Pizza Delivery Game

Many pet parents and their dogs struggle when they try to apply the tools and techniques that they learned in…
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Training Your Dog Outside of Formal Training Sessions

Pet guardians often focus exclusively on training sessions for teaching pets new skills and reinforcing good behavior. However, effective training…
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What Is a Therapy Dog?

When the demands of life can be overwhelming, a furry remedy has been providing comfort in various settings: the therapy…
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The Power of Tactile Reinforcement in Cat Training

In the world of pet companionship, cats often march to the beat of their own drums. Independent and discerning, as…
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Introducing Your Dog to a Muzzle

As responsible pet guardians, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our furry companions. Sometimes, situations arise that require the…
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