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The Chair of Terror
Say hello to the “Chair of Terror”. To me, it is not so scary. It is sad because my husband now rarely snuggles on the sofa with me; he can now be found in his chair (often asleep), but to my dog (who...
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Muddy Paw Syndrome (Teaching Your Dog to Wipe his Paws)
Thanks to Animals Matter for the Photo I think whenever anyone has a problem with something they denounce it a “syndrome” so I decry this month and probably several more to come “muddy paw syndrome”...
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My Dog Suffers from Handler Impairment; the Perfect Analogy to Whats Wrong...
I Really Do Love Agility! It’s Not As Simple As It Looks! I am goooood! No, I am serious I am a good dog trainer! When I decided to start competing around this time last year with my girl Fury;...
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So, Can You Train More Than One Dog at a Time? This Question Answered!
Thank you Superdog.com for the photo I am the proud owner/momma of multiple dogs. I like having more than one dog and I have had at least 2 since I was 18. As a child my parents first barely let us...
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Have a Dog that Chases Cars or Needs Additional Help with Advanced Obedience?
Pulling toward cars can be Dangerous for You Both! …or have a dog that attempts to chase cars even when he is on a leash? It is estimated that over 1 million dogs are killed by cars each year. And, if...
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My Latest Dog Training Argument: Correction or Refusal to Reward?
Thanks to All About Dogs for the Photo Okay, so it wasn’t an argument at all as much as it was a simple disagreement or discussion on “HOW” best to train my dog and differing opinions. I love all...
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Why you Can’t or Shouldn’t Play “Stick” with Just Any Dog! A Story Parents...
This Sweet Face can Change in an Instant When I was slightly younger than I am now, and I was training very actively with one of my many mentors I was beginning to learn the world of police, military,...
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Sometimes You Have to be Honest, Rude, and/or Fib to Keep Your Dog Safe
Sometimes You Have to Do Anything You Can to Keep Your Dog and Others Safe. Let me explain! I have had many dogs over the years from Service Dogs (all that I took from shelters), to police dogs, to...
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Dogs that Exercise Themselves
This is Exercise Thank you Carinsununlimited.com for the photo There I was just the other day thinking I need to start my “P90X” program or “Insanity” either of which kick my butt and leave me wanting...
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Who is More Rewarding? A Lesson on Letting Your Dog Run Free
Thanks beach bums reality for the photo! I have been fielding and dealing with the same but different versions of the same question for years! A person’s dog is either let off leash, or gets off leash...
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My Newest Favorite Dog Sport
Sometimes I think I am a Golden Retriever cause I get so excited about things! Okay, so the sport is BRAND SPANKING NEW but that makes it even more exciting for me. I may get to be one of the...
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Are You Setting Your Dog up to Fail?
Thank You Johnsibley.com for the photo El sistema de entrenamiento de perros con castigos está diseñado para que el perro falle…si el perro no falla, no se puede corregir y por lo tanto no se le puede...
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How to Clear Out a Dog Park
One of our Latest Ribbons I have really gotten into competing lately! I like the level of control and obedience I need to be able to take my dog to a dog show and be successful. We were shocked to be...
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How to Create a Phobic Dog
Independence is Crucial! Thanks lolme for the photo So as with many of my “how to’s” some of these are a little tongue in cheek, after all who wants to create a phobic dog?? I just saw a video that...
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I Do Not Love Thee, I Possess Thee…
Thanks to Low Country Dog for the photo There seem to be a lot of people out there who don’t understand dog behavior. They think when someone, some other dog, or something approaches them and their...
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Crate Training, Back to Basics
Puppies can Love and Choose their Crates! Thanks Richmondvets for the photo (always take caution only to leave safe toys with unattended dogs or puppies!) I am so embarrassed. I have been a dog...
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Reactivity a Response in Misguided Dog Training
Even on the Runway a Tight Leash Can Give the Wrong Impression. Thank you Fashion and beauty blog spot for the photo I like a calm dog, especially when they are inside the house and I am living with...
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Dog Park Training Continued
Thanks Dogster.com for the photo Oh my goodness! I’ve been writing this blog going on 5 years and have never had people quite as outraged as they were over my dog park training article! I guess it...
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So You’ve Got a Sniffer?? Why Not Teach Him to Track? Part 1
Teach Your Dog to Track Like a Police Dog thanks behrrake for the photo Tracking is another one of those skills or tricks that I LOVE because it exercises your dog’s mind and his genetic...
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Your Reward Should be Greater Than the Distraction!!
Thanks to my favorite pet shop.com for the photo Understanding Reinforcement is Crucial When You Are Talking About Dog Training, or Any Training. When you work with animals you have to understand...
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