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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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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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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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3 Top Tricks to Teach Your Dog Today

This post features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Are you looking for a quick, fun way to connect with your dog right now?  Try our 3 tricks to teach your dog to see firsthand why practicing tricks is a great way to develop your training style

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8 Reasons to Love Online Dog Training

This post features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Feeling overwhelmed by the task of training your furry friend? After all, there’s much to teach–from potty training and obedience to proper leash etiquette and socialization. Luckily, you’re not on your own–online dog training can start you (and

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Local Dog Training – AKC to Certified Trainers

This post features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. You’ve just brought home an adorable new puppy and can’t wait to get started on training and obedience. But as a dog training newbie, where should you start? After all, many training resources are available for new pet owners – how

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