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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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The Escape Artist: Preventing Your Dog’s Next Great Escape

If your dog is an escape artist, you’re likely at your wit’s end trying to figure out how to prevent your pup from running off again. Regardless of whether your dog jumps over the fence or digs beneath it, the result is the same: you’re left racing through the neighborhood, heart pounding, trying to catch

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Ask The Trainer: Favorite Training Tools and Toys For Aggressive Chewers

So you want to get supplies for your new dog or puppy – sounds easy enough. But if you have an aggressive chewer, you might find yourself in a tough spot, desperately seeking toys and chews that can stand up to your pup’s powerful jaw. But when you first walk into the pet store, you’ll

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What to Look for in an Online Dog Training Class

Since the COVID-19 pandemic inspired many dog trainers to take their course offerings online,  we have seen an explosion of online dog training classes. With so many options at your fingertips, choosing the right online training program can be overwhelming – there are online courses available to every dog owner, from new puppy owners to

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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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