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Is Dog Daycare Right for Your Dog? Benefits, Risks & Common Myths Dog daycares are becoming more popular than ever. From high-end facilities to backyard setups, they seem to be everywhere. At first glance, sending your dog somewhere to run and play all day sounds...

Stop Unwanted Dog Behaviour: Why “Just Don’t Let Them” Works “Just don’t let your dog do that.” It sounds overly simple—and that’s exactly why many people overlook it. But in many cases, this approach is one of the most effective ways to stop unwanted dog behaviour....

What is Leadership in Dog Training? How to Be the Leader Your Dog Needs What does leadership mean to you? The term has recently been misunderstood by some, particularly the “purely positive” crowd, as something that involves harsh discipline and dominance. However, if...

Your dog is not broken—and he does not need fixing. Every day, I speak with dog owners who are frustrated with certain behaviours and want them “fixed.” But there are two important things to understand: Your dog is not broken Behaviour problems are rarely just about...

Obedience vs Free Behaviour in Dogs: What Really Matters? What if I told you I don’t really care whether your dog knows the command “sit”? That statement usually surprises people. Many dog owners—and trainers—focus heavily on obedience commands to solve behaviour...

Did you know that you might be unintentionally reinforcing bad dog behaviours that you are actually trying to stop? Many dog owners are surprised to learn that their reactions can sometimes make unwanted behaviours stronger. This can happen with behaviours such as...

What Is Remote Collar Training? You may have heard the terms remote collar training, low-level remote collar training, or e-collar training. Unfortunately, many people still refer to these training tools as “shock collars,” but that does not accurately describe how...