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How Trainers Make a Difference: Ready…Set…for Groomer and Vet!
Necessity Made Fun There is no way around it. Puppies and dogs need to visit the veterinarian. And, for certain pups, visit the groomer as well. The process

Scent, Seek, and Eat!
Looking to keep your pup active and entertained when the weather is not cooperating? Well, here is a fun indoor activity that is also budget-friendly. All you need

How to Practice Clicker Mechanics
Remember when? Do you remember when you learned to tie your shoes? Maybe that’s too far back and the details are fuzzy. How about when you learned to

Ready…Set…for Groomer and Vet! Quick Tips for Drama-Free Vet Visits
Visiting the groomer or vet can be a tense experience for both the guardian and the dog, especially if the environment has stressful associations and outcomes. At my

Meet Your Match: Ten Tips for Choosing a Shelter Dog
There are many dogs in shelters and rescue organizations that will make wonderful lifelong companions. So how do you find the best match for you and your family?

How to Prevent Resource Guarding in a Multiple-dog Household
Stealing and guarding—from whom? Resource guarding among dogs is an extremely common and normal behavior. Dogs are pre-programmed to not want to share valued resources with others. For pet

Are We There Yet? How to Ease Your Pet’s Travel Anxiety
Travel trouble With many pet-friendly resorts, parks, and other destinations available, you may consider fun outings with your furry friend. But what can you do if your pooch

5 Steps to Train Your Dog to “Go to Place”
What if instead of jumping around when the doorbell rings, your dog waits politely in a down position? Or, instead of circling the dinner table like a shark,

How to Stop Unwanted Barking
Your barking dog Dogs bark for a number of reasons, some acceptable, some not. Common types of barking include the following: Evaluate the situation When you deal with

Treibball: Give it a Try!
New fun If you follow dog behavior and training blogs or articles, YouTube videos, or other popular electronic media, it’s likely that you’ve heard of a recently imported European dog