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When Good Intentions Cause Problems— The Rise of the Helicopter Dog Parent

When Good Intentions Cause Problems— The Rise o...

Are you worried that this is you? Maybe you’re a helicopter dog parent. After all, you simply want a happy, confident dog that can go anywhere with you to have...

When Good Intentions Cause Problems— The Rise o...

Are you worried that this is you? Maybe you’re a helicopter dog parent. After all, you simply want a happy, confident dog that can go anywhere with you to have...

2 simple steps to a fear-free Fourth of July for your dog

2 simple steps to a fear-free Fourth of July fo...

The Fourth of July can be a frightening holiday for our canine companions. These two simple steps will help you ease his fear and keep him safe. While humans enjoy...

2 simple steps to a fear-free Fourth of July fo...

The Fourth of July can be a frightening holiday for our canine companions. These two simple steps will help you ease his fear and keep him safe. While humans enjoy...

Flash's Journey: The Award-Winning Disc Dog Who Once Couldn't Fetch

Flash's Journey: The Award-Winning Disc Dog Who...

A cute little bundle of fur, Fflash came home in the summer of 2015. At this point in time, I had been playing freestyle canine disc competitively for 5 years...

Flash's Journey: The Award-Winning Disc Dog Who...

A cute little bundle of fur, Fflash came home in the summer of 2015. At this point in time, I had been playing freestyle canine disc competitively for 5 years...

Why You Should Try Dog Touch Training With Your Pup

Why You Should Try Dog Touch Training With Your...

As a career animal nerd, I will admit that I love going to zoos and aquariums. While others might want to see some fun new creature from far, far away,...

Why You Should Try Dog Touch Training With Your...

As a career animal nerd, I will admit that I love going to zoos and aquariums. While others might want to see some fun new creature from far, far away,...

Dog Recall Games: The Secret to a Reliable “Come” Lies in Having Fun!

Dog Recall Games: The Secret to a Reliable “Com...

In order to achieve a great, reliable “come,” we must be more cognizant of building positive associations with the cue and eliminating negative ones. And since dogs are the ultimate...

Dog Recall Games: The Secret to a Reliable “Com...

In order to achieve a great, reliable “come,” we must be more cognizant of building positive associations with the cue and eliminating negative ones. And since dogs are the ultimate...

Luring Dog Training for Beginners

Luring Dog Training for Beginners

Luring starts with finding a lure your dog will work for. Like a fishing lure, a lure is something used to attract your dog’s attention. So, depending on your dog,...

Luring Dog Training for Beginners

Luring starts with finding a lure your dog will work for. Like a fishing lure, a lure is something used to attract your dog’s attention. So, depending on your dog,...