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Excessive barking, leash pulling, and jumping on people: problem or symptom?
Common dog guardian grievances include their dog barking excessively, pulling on the leash, and jumping on people. Would you be surprised to learn that these and some other frustrating dog behaviors can be resolved without even focusing directly on the problem behavior? Let's take a deeper dive with three case studies. CC the Border Collie CC's guardians did an excellent job of playing fetch with her and taking her on regular walks. They were doing everything good pet parents

Rhiannon
5 days ago5 min read
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When to seek professional help for dog reactivity
Dog reactivity is a common behavioral challenge that can cause stress for dog guardians, their dogs, and other members of the community....

Rhiannon
Sep 84 min read
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Top 10 Effective Dog Training Tips for First-Time Dog Owners
Becoming a dog parent for the first time is incredibly exciting! Most first-time dog guardians are well equipped with essential supplies,...

Rhiannon
Aug 315 min read
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Positive reinforcement: Don't train this way if you don't want a confident, happy, and secure dog who also listens
There's a lot of debate in the dog training industry about what training methods work best, what tools and methods actually harm dogs,...

Rhiannon
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Did you know these 5 things about Pit Bulls?
October is National Pit Bull Awareness month! How much do you know about this loyal and loving breed? 1: The American Kennel Club (AKC)...

Rhiannon
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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Canine Enrichment: What, why, when, where, how
What is canine enrichment? Canine enrichment refers to any activity that enhances a dog's mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, and...

Rhiannon
Sep 23, 20244 min read
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Important things to consider when choosing a rescue dog
There is a nationwide crisis when it comes to stray, abandoned, and surrendered dogs. I want to take a moment to just say thank you from...

Rhiannon
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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BEWARE OF THE DOG: Do you have this sign on your property? Should you?
Many dog owners put up "BEWARE OF THE DOG" signs to warn others that they have a dog, or to deter potential break-ins. While these signs...

Rhiannon
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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Five common signs of healthy dog play
Sometimes it can be hard to tell if our dogs are playing or if a fight is about to happen. And sometimes, what we think is a gesture of...

Rhiannon
Sep 6, 20244 min read
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Three unexpected time investments of owning a dog
Dogs. They’ve been with us humans for thousands of years . They’ve been alongside us for so long that many of us feel it’s unnatural to...

Rhiannon
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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