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The #1 Dog Training Method of Top Trainers & the 2 You Should Never Use

by admin | Jan 28, 2020 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

If you are looking for help training your dog, you definitely want to read this article first! Dog training is an unregulated field. That means the government does not impose specific credentials on dog trainers the way it does on say, teachers and CPAs. That doesn’t...

What You Need to Know About Breed Specific Legislation

by admin | Jun 25, 2019 | adoption, Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Bite Safety, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

As it’s Animal Right’s Week, I wanted to highlight what is really a travesty of justice for canines. It’s a travesty because it harms dogs and people AND it doesn’t work. I’m talking about those unjust laws that ban certain breeds from full...

Canine Bill of Rights with free downloadable poster

by admin | Jun 4, 2019 | Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

Later this month (week of June 16) is Animal Rights Awareness Week. In honor of animal rights, I’ve created a Canine Bill of Rights that I truly believe all dogs deserve. I’ve also made you a poster of the Canine Bill of Rights you can download and share...

Profile of Surrendered Dogs & How to Help Them Stay at Home

by admin | May 28, 2019 | adoption, Dog Care, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training, rescue

It’s a sad fact that some dogs don’t get their happily ever after life with a family that commits to them “furever.” I explain the #1 reason why adopted dogs are returned to shelters in this blog post. I also advocate for the de-stigmatization of rehoming a dog...

Don’t Punish the Growl & What to do Instead

by admin | Apr 2, 2019 | Dog Bite Prevention, Dog Bite Safety, Dog Care, Dog Training, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

Spoiler Alert! Growling is one way dogs communicate discomfort. Yup, its that simple. Growling is a vocal expression of a dog’s discomfort which generally follows visual cues that have been ignored or unnoticed by the humans. Growling gets a bad reputation...
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