Loose Leash Walking: Building Connection, Not Compliance
Loose leash walking is about connection, not control. Here’s how to build a positive, cooperative walking experience with your dog.
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Dog Reactivity: Managing Distractions & Social Interactions
When working with a dog who’s easily distracted or nervous around other dogs, it’s very important to understand that each dog has..
“How Do I Get My Dog to Listen to Me?”
Does your dog ignore you? The real question may be, "Why doesn’t my dog feel heard?" Discover how better listening boosts their response.
5 Steps to Encourage Calm Moments & Emotional Regulation
Discover how to reinforce emotional regulation naturally, especially in social settings, to encourage calm responses and thinking skills.
Helping Your Dog Overcome Their Fear of Cars: Gradual Exposure and Trust-Building Techniques
Learn how to help your dog overcome their fear of cars by using gradual exposure and trust-building techniques during walks.
3 Common Mistakes Dog Owners Make When Dealing with Barking (and How to Fix Them)
Avoid these 3 common mistakes when dealing with dog barking! Learn how to guide your dog toward calmer, better behaviours.
Building Focus and Bonding with Chino: Leash Training
Building focus and bonding with Chino: leash training tips using positive reinforcement and enrichment activities. #DogTraining
Enhancing Dog Engagement: A Walk with Gryffin
Creating positive, pressure-free experiences during dog walks is crucial for their well-being. Learn how to enhance dog engagement and manag
Walking My Dog on a Long Line – Building Trust and Freedom
Walking my dog on a long line builds trust and freedom, enhancing our walks. Learn why I prefer a longer leash for my dog's well-being.
A Peaceful Walk with George: Navigating Dog Noise Sensitivity
Helping George manage noise sensitivity with a peaceful walk by the tennis courts. Gradual exposure to small sounds in a safe environment.
Walking an Adolescent Dog: A Journey of Socialization and Learning
Discover tips on adolescent dog socialization and behaviour training while walking Bear, a young dog learning to navigate new environments.
Helping Your Dog Relax During Dinner Time
Does your dog have a tough time remaining calm and relaxed when it’s human dinner time?
3 Tips to Help Introduce New Dogs to Each Other
There's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to making sure that two dogs get along with one another. You have to consider who they..
Cheatsheet: Fun Enrichment Activities
Have you considered the following activities with your dog?
If It Feels Difficult, It Likely Is
Whether it’s during class, while you’re at work or in a social setting if it’s feeling like it’s difficult to get your dog to behave in a..
The Most Important Dog Training Lesson..
Working with many dogs of different demeanours, sizes, breeds and ages, I noticed that the most common issue is a lack of proper..
(Small Dogs) When to Pickup Your Dog While on Walks
Here are a few day to day scenarios where I think it's more than okay to pick your little one up!
"My dog dislikes my partner/friend/family.. Help!"
It’s tough dealing with a situation where your little one is generally social and friendly with most. But yet, for one reason or another..
Separation Anxiety: 5 Steps/Ideas to Consider
Separation Anxiety: 5 Steps/Ideas to Consider
Separation anxiety is a popular topic when it comes to dog training, or raising a dog in..
(Podcast) #PetParentsAsk Ep. 8: Why Does My Puppy Only Pee in One Spot?
Why Does My Puppy Only Pee in One Spot? Question about potty training. I often see advice from trainers to take the puppy to the same spot..
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