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Hi! I'm so happy you stopped by! After helping my own dog work through some high prey drive and reactivity issues, I started helping other people with their own dogs. Now, I help dogs and dog owners enjoy life together!

When I'm not working with dogs, you can find me in the woods, on a kayak or on a horse!

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How to Fix Puppy Biting Hard | 11 Solutions for Alligator Teeth

puppy biting hard

If it feels like your puppy biting hard is more like a genetic alligator trait than normal puppy behavior, let's talk about it!As a dog trainer, how to stop puppy biting is one of the most common questions I get about puppy training. Sometimes, owners will show me bruises and cuts from their puppy's zoomie fit or just a plain temper tantrum. In this article I'll share 11 of the most effective tips for dealing with your puppy's crocodile teeth at any age. __CONFIG_post_symbol__{"id":"2845"}__CONFIG_post_symbol__Puppy Biting Hard A warning before getting started with training your puppy not to bite. Ever hear the phrase, it gets

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Puppy Chews on Everything | 18 Best Chews for Puppies

Browse the best chews for puppies that have been tested, put through the wringer and can accomodate all sorts of play styles!If it feels like your puppy has been chewing on anything and everything, it's probably because they have been! It's part of your puppy's genetic makeup and innate behavior to

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75+ Unique Dog Mom Gift Ideas

Shopping for someone who's first born has four legs? Browse 75 unique, customizable or just plain essential dog mom gift ideas.As a dog mom myself, a gift for my dog is also a gift for me. However, there are also a few things I included on this list that I would never buy- but would LOVE as a

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How to Pick the Best Dog Treat Pouch for You & Your Dog

In this post, I'll help you sort through all the options to find the best dog treat pouch for you and your dog's needs! As a dog trainer, I've seen all sorts of shapes and designs of treat pouches. I used my pockets for years before I decided to invest in a treat pouch. I was finding treats in my

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2 Easy Dog Long Leash Training Exercises to Improve Recall

Long leash training is a dog owner's favorite dog training lessons! You and your dog are going to LOVE how fun the long line is! Plus, you can start building the foundation for off-leash control. In this post, I'll share how to best use the long line to help your dog with exercise, fulfillment and

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I help dogs and dog owners enjoy life together and sometimes I ride horses. 🐶🐴

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Happy Thanksgiving!! Grateful for every animal and Happy Thanksgiving!! Grateful for every animal and human I’ve come across this year. They’ve all taught me something. 

There’s a special place for these four in my heart this year though. 💕
If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here ar If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here are some ✅DOs and ❌DONTs: 

Do: 
✅ Thank people for asking to pet. Being kind and courteous can go a long way. 
✅ Put yourself between the person asking and your dog. This allows you to be a physical barrier between stranger and your dog. People are less likely to reach out and pet you. 😂
✅ Include them in training. Tell them what they should do instead. “Hey, thanks so much for asking, right now, we’re working on building confidence and what would be so helpful is if we just stood here and talked for a few minutes while ignoring him/or toss some treats.” Then you can go on to explain more about the situation. Maintain your position between stranger and your dog. 
✅Be direct. Sometimes people are asking while they are reaching. Saying “not today” or “No, I’m so sorry” it’s not the easiest social thing to do, but it’s important if your dog is not to be petted and time is of the essence. (And your dog should probably be muzzle trained- people don’t reach their hands out towards muzzled dogs) 

DON’T
❌ Assume they know what to do instead. Most people assume the answer will be yes and feel socially awkward if you say no. It’s not their fault, it’s part of the reason we love dogs so much. Our brains just melt around them and the typical social etiquette around dogs doesn’t work for all dogs. 
❌ Tell them, “he’s shy/she’s not friendly/he’s nervous around people” people take this as a challenge and will often do things that don’t help your dog, like talking to them, crouching down, extending a hand, making more eye contact. This also isn’t direct enough. Especially if your dog is not safe to pet- you need to be direct (and again your dog should be muzzle trained). 
❌ Tell them your dog is in training. This also yields similar results as above. People can take this as a challenge or excuse to interact with your dog. They might ask your dog to sit or ask what the dog is in training for. These aren’t inherently bad things, they just aren’t what’s helpful for your dog and doesn’t put you back in control of the situation quickly.
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