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Morgan Messick

Morgan Messick is a content creator for Dog Training Newbie, a website that is all about dog training tips, techniques, news, and more. Morgan has two dogs, three cats, and a lovely wife who support her passion for writing. Morgan loves reading murder mystery novels and listening to true crime podcasts in her spare time. She is also passionate about supporting small businesses by creating dynamic content that customers want to see.

How to Choose the Best Natural and Organic Dog Training Treats

Treats, including high-quality organic dog treats, are essential in dog training, serving as a powerful form of positive reinforcement. When a dog correctly follows a command and receives a treat, they positively associate that behavior, making it more likely they’ll repeat it in the future. This method leverages a dog’s natural motivation leverages a dog’s […]

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Beginner’s Guide to Scent Work: Train Your Dog to Use Their Nose

If you are new to dog training, you may think scent training your dog is too advanced. Most people associate scenting exercises with working dogs such as police K9s and explosive detection dogs. But for our dogs, nothing is more natural than using their nose to discover their world.  Dogs possess 100-300 million sensory receptors

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Ask the Trainer: 10 Common Dog Training Questions Answered

Whether you need help with puppy training or just aren’t sure of the next steps to take in your dog’s obedience training, you need guidance. And while some people may advise you to “just Google it,” we urge you to use caution when choosing your resources! The truth is that, oftentimes, turning to the internet

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The Ultimate Guide to Pee Pads for Dog Potty Training

When you bring home a new puppy, it feels physically impossible not to fall in love right away. After all, everything about puppies, from their tiny paws, soft fur, and sweet, soulful eyes, is absolutely adorable – everything, that is, except the lack of potty training. Luckily, there is an excellent training tool available that

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How to Identify Aggressive and Dominant Behavior

Does the thought of training a dog who has been labeled “aggressive” or “dominant” make you feel stressed out, fearful, or anxious? First things first – take a deep breath and relax.  At Dog Training Newbie, we understand firsthand how difficult it can be to work with aggressive and dominant behavior, and we are here to

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The Truth About 4 Common Dog Training Myths

As a new pet owner unaware of dog training myths, you may feel overwhelmed by the abundance of information available on the topic of dog training. With just one web search for “dog training”, you’re presented with countless articles, videos, and opinions – many of which contradict each other, leaving you feeling lost. But fear not

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