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puppy biting hard

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

Dog Blog· Puppy Training· Uncategorized

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

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best dog treat pouch

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

Dog Blog· Dog Essentials· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Essentials· Puppy Training· Uncategorized

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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Clingy dog

Clingy Dog | 6 Reasons Why Your Dog is a Velcro Dog + 7 Ways to Help

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

If you have a clingy dog who's attached to you like velcro, this article is for you! As a dog trainer, I hear dog owners describe their clingy dog (or more affectionately known as a velcro dog) with a few phrases: "I can't go anywhere without him getting up and getting excited." "He's

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dog has anxiety

Dog Has Anxiety | 10+ Tips to Help Your Dog Feel Less Anxious

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

If your dog has anxiety, it can feel like you do everything for them, but they're still worried. As a professional dog trainer, I've worked with hundreds of dogs who live with all sorts of types of anxiety. In this post, I'll share some of the basic steps I give my clients with anxious dogs to help

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Puppy Training tips

15 Puppy Training Tips Your Puppy Class Didn’t Tell You About

Dog Blog· Puppy Training

Your puppy training class might teach you all about sit, lay down and come, but are they teaching you these puppy training tips? Bringing home a puppy can be such an exciting- and testing time. After working professionally with hundreds of puppy owners, I've learned what the most common mistakes and

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how to stop a dog from nervous peeing

How to Stop a Dog From Nervous Peeing

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training· Uncategorized

In this post you'll learn exactly how to stop a dog from nervous peeing. As a dog trainer, former vet assistant, and 5x foster dog mom, I have met a lot of scared and nervous dogs. My most recent foster was notorious for nervous and submissive peeing whenever we gave her attention and it was beyond

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puppy eats too fast

Puppy Eats Too Fast! 16+ Ways to Help Your Dog Eat Slower

Dog Blog· Puppy Training

When your puppy eats too fast, it can feel a little alarming and almost like they are starving! Even if you do feed them an adequate amount. This post will give you so many ideas for making dinner time less adrenaline-filled for you and your puppy.You'll learn so many creative ways to slow your

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Dog Bites Fingers When Taking Treats

Dog Bites Fingers When Taking Treats | Stop Teaching “Gentle” and Show Your Dog How to Take Treats Calmly

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

This post is all about how to fix dog bites fingers when taking treats.Some dogs are just so eager about food that they can't help but try to take a big chunk of food (and fingers) when you offer them something good to eat. The trick to fixing this behavior is not teaching your dog an "easy"

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crate training a rescue dog

Crate Training a Rescue Dog | 5 Tips for Teaching Your Dog to Love the Crate

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training· Uncategorized

Whether you just brought your dog home, or you have had your dog for some time now, this will teach you all about crate training a rescue dog or an adult dog. The crate can be an awesome tool- if you use it correctly. Shelter dogs have an extra layer to training because they may have some trauma

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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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