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Handling at Home

A healthy dog is a happy dog, so it’s important to catch health problems before they occur. Teaching your dog…
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Cooperative Care for Cats

Do you struggle with giving your cat medication? You aren’t alone. Getting cats to take medication can be a challenge,…
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Expanding Your Dog’s Foundation Skills

Building strong foundation behaviors is an investment that will demonstrate value throughout your dog’s training. For example, targeting is an…
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How to Test a Cue

Does your dog respond to cues reliably at home but fails to respond when you ask for those same cues…
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Teach Puppies to Relax Together

Socializing puppies with other dogs is important; it teaches them how to be relaxed and confident when they meet new…
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How to Teach a Head Nod

One of the most powerful benefits of clicker training is the ability to teach creative behaviors quickly. The head nod…
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Teach Your Dog to Pivot

Pivoting, a behavior that requires a dog to change direction by moving her rear end while keeping her feet in…
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Polite Manners in Public

Being out and about with your dog is one of life’s greatest joys, but only if you have a dog…
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Reinforcement Without Food

When thinking about positive reinforcement, food treats are likely top of mind. However, there may be times when you can’t…
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Puppy Start Right For Your Business

While there’s so much that goes into getting puppies off to a great start, puppy socialization classes can play a…
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Concept Training in Action: Go to Crate

Teaching your dog the concept of left and right is useful for many circumstances, including trail-walking, dog-sports competitions, retrieving exercises,…
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Teach an Emergency U-Turn

Have you ever been out on an enjoyable walk with your dog, rounded the corner, and suddenly come face-to-face with…
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