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proper socializing ~ not just for puppies

in my last newsletter i talked a lot about the importance of early puppy socialization, which is one of the most important tasks a puppy parent must take on when adopting a puppy. but what if you adopt an...

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congratulations, otis! puppy of the month, september, 2011

we met adorable otis just a few months ago when he was even tinier than he is now. his mom and dad, lisa and dave, just wanted some puppy training for their sweet addition to their wonderful family and...

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never handle aggression with aggression

never handle aggression with aggression. if your dog is reactive and has a "blow-up," stay calm, redirect her, get her settled and praise her once she is calm too. giving your pup a "correction" or punishment not only is...

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three things you can do TODAY to build your relationship with your dog

three things you can do TODAY to build your relationship with your dog: praise them for “offering” you good behavior. if they walk up to you, lay down, and settle, don’t take it for granted, let them know they...

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why i hate pads

not surprisingly, 99% of the potty training calls I receive are from small dog parents.  of those calls, 99% of those dogs were “trained” to go on wee wee pads inside the home (big dogs are usually not trained...

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love your dog for who he is, not for who you want him to be

see your dog for who he is, not who you want him to be!   i'm not saying that there's not room to grow and change and become a "better dog," after all I make a living helping dogs...

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quote of the month

“repeated delivery of electric shocks is likely to lead to serious fear and anxiety.  it is unarguable that the shocks must be momentarily painful; otherwise they would have no effect on behavior.  electric shocks may not only upset the...

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quieting the bossy bark

have you ever been watching tv, or working on your computer and all of a sudden, out of seemingly nowhere, your pup walks up to you, stares at you and starts BARKING.  *you run your doggy checklist through your...

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inside dogs. the dangers of keeping dogs outside

Dog’s Best Friend’s Daily Training Tip ~ Since Summer is upon us, I thought it was a good time to once again post my dog tip on why I do not recommend keeping your pups outside.  Check it out!...

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give your dog a special place of their own

dog’s best friend’s daily training tip ~ give your dog a place of their own!  every dog needs a place where they can settle, sleep, and just hang out. a special place that they can go to “be alone,”...

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