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How to Groom Your Doodle Between Grooming Appointments
Do you have a Doodle? Doodles are known for their adorable coats, but they also need regular grooming to stay comfortable, healthy, and mat-free. Professional grooming appointments are important, but what you do at home between appointments can make a big difference....
Using Food for Dog Training the Right Way
Many people assume that because I am a balanced trainer, I do not use food in training. The truth is that I do use food, but I use it differently than many people expect. Food can be a very useful tool in dog training when it is used correctly. The key is...
Dogs and Babies: How to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
Are you expecting a baby and wondering how to prepare your dog for the new arrival? Many expecting parents ask how to properly introduce their dog to a new baby once the baby comes home. In my opinion, it is not as simple as one perfect introduction. There are several...
Teaching Impulse Control Through Play for High-Drive Dogs
Bear has crazy high ball drive. He would literally play fetch all day if he could. It is almost obsessive, really. For dogs like Bear, play is not just play. It can also become an excellent opportunity to teach focus, patience, and better decision-making. That is why...
How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need? Dog Exercise Guide
Great question! Many dog owners wonder, how much exercise does my dog need? The answer depends on your dog’s age, breed, health, size, energy level, and individual personality. Exercise is one of the first things I ask about when meeting a new client. Whether the...
Life Saving Dog Training Advice: Stop Door Bolting
Teaching your dog not to run out the door could literally save their life. Dogs do not automatically understand how dangerous it can be to bolt through the front door, run out a backyard gate, or push past someone entering the house. Unless you teach your dog what to...
Dog Training Tip #4 You Get Out What You Put In
You only get out of training what you put into it. If you want your dog to do something, you have to teach them first, and then you have to practice it. Dog training does not happen by accident. It takes time, effort, patience, and consistency. This is why dog...
4 Simple Steps for Potty Training Your Puppy
Have a new puppy and struggling with accidents in the house? You are not alone. Potty training your puppy takes consistency, patience, and a clear routine. The good news is that puppy potty training does not need to be complicated. If you follow a simple plan and stay...
Dog Training Tip: Use Food Like a Paycheque for Training
Dogs are bred to work, but many pet dogs live unfulfilled lives because they are never given a real job. We often do everything for our dogs without asking them to earn anything. Just like people who are handed everything, dogs who are not given structure or purpose...