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The Stubborn Dog
Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'.
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Let's go!
How to Train Let’s Go! Teach let’s go during your walks, practicing initially at times when your dog is not greatly distracted.
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Dog Sociability is a Spectrum
All dogs are individuals and have their own preferences - just like humans! Some people want to go to big concerts and others prefer book clubs. Both those things are OK!
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RELAXATION PROTOCOL
By Suzanne Clothier
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Heel, Verbal Cue (Lured)
Why teach heel?
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Stand
Why train it? Sometimes we need our dogs to be in a standing position. Not sitting, but not moving anywhere. This may be the case when we want to put their harness on, have a vet examine them, etc.
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The 3/3/3 rule
General guidelines for adjustment period after adopting a dog
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Loose leash walking
How to stop your pup from pulling on the leash!
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DOWN - VOICE CUE
THIS EXERCISE ASSUMES YOUR DOG UNDERSTANDS THE HAND CUE FOR DOWN. If your pup does not respond correctly to the hand cue for down at least 80% of the time, keep practicing the hand cue.
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Recommended Websites
The following websites contain helpful information for a happy and healthy pup and harmonious human-canine family life.
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Sit!
Why teach it with only a hand cue first? Dogs don’t come with any vocabulary. When you say the word “sit” before they know the behavior,...
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5 SECOND LOOKS
Train 5 second looks to get your dog's attention even in distracting environments!
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Ensuring a Safe and Merry Holiday Season for Your Pets
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, marked by festive decorations, delicious meals, and gatherings with loved ones....
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Dec 15, 20233 min read


Vaccines & canine respiratory illness
We require the following vaccines for class participation: Rabies (1- or 3-year) Bordetella Bronchiseptica Vaccine Canine...
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Why is Dental Health Critical?
Why is dental health so critical to my animals living a long and healthy life?
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Jul 6, 20238 min read
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