So what do I do when my dog is pulling? We’re on Day 3 so let’s recap what we’ve been working on: Walking your dog every day- by now your dog should have started to feel like this is routine and it should be taking away some of the excitement for them. Remember dogs thrive on routine and when you…
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Mastering the Walk- Day 2
Teaching ‘Wait’ Today we’re going to focus on two different commands that will help you gain back control of your walk. I want you asking your dog to wait every time you leave and come back through the door, but I also want you to start teaching them how to give you their focus. The ‘Wait’ command not only prevents…
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Mastering the Walk- Day 1
Today is the day!! For those of you reading this in real time, today is the first official day of our walking challenge! I’m super excited to help you all achieve more pleasant walks beginning with a walk every day for 7 days. We’re all about to get real committed here, because in Arizona we’re expecting rain this week! It…
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Mastering the Walk- Tools that Make your Life Easier
There are so many harnesses and collars on the market it can be hard to know which to choose. The thing is, there’s no one right answer. What works for one dog may or may not work for another. So my first tip is to save your receipts! If you order from Amazon they have a great return policy so…
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Mastering the Walk
How many times has there been a beautiful day and you want nothing more than to enjoy a nice walk with your dog? It’s a perfect fall morning, you lace up your shoes, put your jacket on and get the leash to head out the door. But the minute you walk out (or your dog bolts out) your idea of…
