YES, you really can train your dog in just 10 minutes a day! If you remember the 3 C’s: Clear, Consistent, and Committed. Two weeks ago I went live on Instagram for 5 days to show how practical this really is. I taught Rory the ‘place’ command during that time and inspired others to try the same. Let me explain…
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Revisiting Boredom Busters for your Dog during Quarantine
Over the next few weeks I'm going to be working behind the scenes to bring you even more guided videos! In order to deliver the best videos I can, and work through quarantine as an introvert I'll be taking this time to revisit some of my previously most popular videos. Since many of you are still under stay at home…
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Teaching your Dog Impulse Control- ‘Leave It’
Recently I asked my followers on Instagram what types of behaviors they need help on. This latest post comes from our whippet friend Winston. His mom would like to see his impulse control, well, under control! Check out the blog post and video for a detailed explanation of what this looks like!
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Helping your Reactive Dog during Social Distancing
This is the final part of a two-part miniseries on helping curb your dog’s reactivity to other dogs. What better time than now to help your dog through this? Social distancing gives us the perfect set up for our dogs. We are to stay at least 6′ away from each other, which means your dog will have the space they…
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Walking your Reactive Dog
I hope you've been able to get out and enjoy some fresh air with your dog even during all this chaos. After encouraging everyone to walk their dogs, I also wanted to discuss something I know a lot of dogs face; reactivity.
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Leash Walking Skills
During this downtime many of us have with our dogs I think it's more important than ever to be getting outside in the fresh air. Obviously, keep social distancing in mind, but don't forget to get up from the couch every once in a while.
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What to do with your dog to make the most of Social Distancing
I know I had a different video planned for this week, but after getting back from vacation to a very different social climate, I thought making a new video would serve you better. I hope you enjoy the tips here and stay safe with your pups!
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Decoding Dog Body Language: Bonus Video!
Bonus Video! Since I ended the decoding dog series, Bubbles has been adopted- yay! Before she left, I caught one more video of her and Rory that I thought was incredible. Check it out!
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From Racing Greyhound to Retired Pack Member Life- Meet Rory
Meet Rory! The newest member of our pack. In this week's video and blog post I discuss the importance of taking your time when adding a dog to your life.
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Decoding Dog Body Language: Part III
For the final episode of this series on Decoding Dog Body Language we are going to see the new Bubbles. Over the four weeks Bubbles was with us it was so neat to see her personality and maturity happen right before our eyes.
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Decoding Dog Body Language: Part II
Last week on the blog and YouTube I showed you Bubbles interaction with Rooster on Decoding Dog Body Language. This week I want to show you her first interaction with Rufus, our Great Pyrenees, a much larger dog with different energy.
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Decoding Dog Body Language: Part I
Over the next three weeks I will be doing a mini-series on my YouTube channel called Decoding Dog Body Language. Check out the first post and video!
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Teaching Dog Boundaries
Teaching your dog boundaries is crucial to your long-term relationship. Fostering and adopting a dog is so rewarding, but often times comes with many challenges.
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety
This is a hot button topic for so many people. In today's age we treat our dogs more and more like our children. We love them unconditionally and many of us have very little, if any rules or boundaries.
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Meet the Pack-Rooster
This week on the blog and YouTube I'm introducing you to our littlest in size, biggest in personality, member of the pack, Rooster.
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Teaching your Dog the ‘Wait’ Command
Last week we discussed how to teach impulse control by learning the 'leave it' command. This week I'm showing you how to teach your dog the 'wait' command. This behavior is useful in so many different scenarios and easy to teach with consistency and patience. Check Freddy out in action in the video linked on the blog!
