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Unpacking Walking Tools

One of the most enjoyable parts of dog companionship is enjoying the great outdoors. It is necessary for our dog's safety and our own to...

Dog Parks! - Yes/ No - Fun/Freaky - Helpful/ Problematic

Our pet dogs are companions for so many experiences, but sometimes we want to bring them somewhere that’s all about their entertainment....

ABC's of Dog Needs

Adding a dog to the family is a long-term and complex commitment. Dogs, like people, have differing personalities, needs and...

What makes a great foster?

Choosing to foster a rescue dog is a huge commitment and having some goals and mileposts to follow may help the foster dog transition and be

Success is the consequence of applying the fundamentals

My basic commands may not be what you expect, but these commands are the foundation of building on other behaviors and a successful...

Dog Talk

But I don’t speak dog... We communicate in verbal and nonverbal ways ALL of the time. Have you noticed a dog’s behavior change when...

A den. A tool. A refuge.

A better place to start for this topic is not with training but with perception. Crates can be seen as cages where an animal is sent in...

Leash Tips and Techniques

You are ready to explore outside of your home with your dog but there's one problem - you don't have a foolproof recall and there are...

Building Rapport

The beginning of any relationship starts with that first glance. It builds on communication and touch. Your relationship with your dog is...