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The Dynamics of Being a Changemaker: An Interview with Michele Pouliot
By Julie Gordon on 06/21/2016New Litters, New Students: How to Use Puppy Training as a Foundation of Your Business
By Pamela Leland on 05/12/2016Puppies pay off
Spa Day: How to Train Your Dog to Love a Bath, a Brushing, or Even a Mani/Pedi
By Colleen Koch on 02/09/2016Imagine a life where your dog loves being groomed. When you pull out the brush or nail trimmers, your dog comes running—just as if you opened a new bag of treats. How would that make you feel?
It is never too late to train your pet to love being bathed or brushed. With a little time and patience, you and your puppy, adult, or senior dog can look forward to sharing relaxing grooming time.
Holiday Hide and Seek with Your Dog!
By Aidan Bindoff on 12/09/2015Experienced dog owners and trainers often note that every dog needs a job. A dog with something meaningful to do rarely gets himself into trouble.
Hunting for clothespins is a task that is easy to teach, and gives your dog the opportunity to solve a problem and complete a significant job. Once the behavior is trained, it's something you can do every day without breaking a sweat or putting aside much time, yet your dog will work really hard and will finish the exercise happy and satisfied.
Keeping the Holiday Peace: How to Crate Train Your Dog
By Casey Lomonaco on 11/03/2015The holiday season is both joyous and hectic. Most of us are busy decorating, shopping for and wrapping presents, cooking, cleaning the house, and entertaining friends and family. With all this excitement, the family dog is often under-stimulated and underfoot—a situation that can lead to big trouble!