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Animal Before Breed

Animal Before Breed

Recently, one of our social media posts went viral. Algorithms aside, I believe the reason this particular video garnered so much attention is because the dog depicted in it is an adorable King Charles Cavalier Spaniel that was trying his darn best to bite me. Not nip and walk away. Nope, the is a dog that had been practicing this…

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Why Is Crate Training A Great Idea?

Why Is Crate Training A Great Idea?

I had a client once who was at the end of her rope with her dog. She expressed to me that she had tried everything, including multiple trainers but her dog’s separation anxiety was out of control. Her dog would bark, screech, and whine at all hours when she was not home and neighbors were starting to lodge complaints. The…

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How to Choose an Emotional Support Dog and How Long the Training Lasts

How to Choose an Emotional Support Dog and How Long the Training Lasts

Emotional Support Dogs Vs. Service Dogs If you happen to Google Emotional Support Animal, what usually comes up is how to certify your pet as one. Very little information is given on what makes for an effective emotional support animal. So let’s clarify that. An emotional support dog is one that can make one feel more at ease with their presence.…

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What Differentiates Conditioning from Connecting in Dog Training?

What Differentiates Conditioning from Connecting in Dog Training?

One of the biggest red flags I find in the dog training world is when trainers insist that the dog being trained is really great with them when the owner expresses frustration about the dog’s behavior. Trying to show how exceptional the dog is with the professional while simultaneously telling the owner that they are the problem is not only…

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Leash Reactivity – How to Cope And Address It?

Leash Reactivity – How to Cope And Address It?

During a recent dog assessment, a new client tried his hardest to justify his dog’s lunging and snapping at me saying: “He is great if I am not holding the leash. He really likes people. It’s only when I am holding the leash that he tries to bite them.” While I nodded and understood where he was coming from, that…

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