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How to Know If Enrichment Is Actually Enriching
So, you want to provide enrichment for your pet or your clients’ pets. Awesome! Welcome. One of the questions we at Pet Harmony get asked frequently is, “How

Snake Avoidance: A Positive Reinforcement Approach
Snake-avoidance training can be a lifesaver for dogs that live among venomous snakes. A common way to train snake avoidance is to pair a strong aversive, like an electric

How to Use a Snuffle Mat
Does your dog scarf down his food in record time? Do you wish you could slow him down as he eats his meals?Would you like to find a way

How to Teach Loose-Leash Walking
Oh, my aching arm Get your dog to walk without pulling! But how? We are masters at allowing our dogs to drag us down the street. The most

New Puppy? What to Focus on First!
What a difference a day makes You and your little four-legged bundle of joy arrive home. 24 hours later you begin to question your sanity, wondering what has

How to Prevent Door-Dashing
Run toward the sun In busy families, the front door seems to be in perpetual motion, constantly revolving and providing myriad opportunities for escape. Friends and clients who

To Crate or Not To Crate?
If a dog is taught through positive reinforcement to love the crate, the crate becomes his own private and safe place, much like a bedroom for a child. The crate

Reducing Leash Reactivity: The Engage-Disengage Game
Sound familiar? The 4 Fs of fear Many dogs struggle to stay relaxed when they see another dog, a person, or a specific environmental stimulus, and end up reacting

Ten Reasons Your Dog May Develop Behavior Problems
Bad behavior: the big picture Did a new dog join the family recently? Are you aiming to start with fine habits and manageable goals? Is this the time

The Four “Fs” of Fear
Spooked? It’s autumn—the season of shorter nights, crackling leaves, the hunter’s moon, and, of course, Halloween. Costumed creatures come to your door and scary monsters parade across your