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Dog Sitting Jobs | How I Made $920 in a Week of Pet Sitting

Animal Careers· Dog Blog· Puppy Training

Dog sitting jobs are simply the best jobs! What's better than getting paid to hang out with other people's dogs? If you're a dog person, you can absolutely get to work as a pet sitter! Being a pet sitter is my favorite job I've ever had! You get to spend time with pets, set your own schedule,

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dog ate squeaker

Dog Ate Squeaker: What to do next?

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Training

If your dog ate the squeaker from a toy:**Advice and content of this page is based on my own personal experience from working in veterinary clinics, owning dogs and going through this with my own dog. Utilizing this post and website in general is not intended to replace the medical advice given by

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veterinary price list

Veterinary Price List | 10 Ways to Save Money at the Vet

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Training

Be prepared, not overwhelmed at your next vet visit by referencing this veterinary price list. Veterinary care is an essential part of making sure your pet is healthy, and there's no reason you can't keep to your budget at the vet.In this post we'll break down what to expect for a routine, sick and

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best dog first aid kit

14 DIY Best Dog First Aid Kit Essentials

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials· Puppy Training

This post will cover the top essentials to have in the best dog first aid kit, as well as a few extras to consider based on your dog's needs and lifestyle.When it comes to your dogs health, you don't want to wait until you have a need for medical supplies to go get medical supplies. Here's some must

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puppies for adoption

Puppies For Adoption | A Complete Guide to Finding Your New Best Friend

Dog Blog· Puppy Essentials· Puppy Training

In this post we'll cover everything from where to find puppies for adoption, how to pick the perfect puppy and what questions to ask at the adoption meeting.Congratulations! Preparing to add a new member to the family is such an exciting time! You're creating a story you'll tell to family and

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new puppy checklist pdf

New Puppy Checklist PDF | 33 Must-Have Puppy Essentials + Free Printable Checklist

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials· Puppy Training

In this post you'll find a free download of a New Puppy Checklist PDF!Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting time! When I first brought my puppy home I had nothing... I literally had to stop at the pet store on the way home to get her a collar and puppy food. Then I went back to the store to

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new puppy vet visit

New Puppy Vet Schedule PDF + 16 Questions for Your Vet

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Training

Taking your new puppy to the vet can be overwhelming, but a new puppy vet schedule PDF will keep you prepared and informed.If you're anything like me, you want to make sure your new family member is getting all the care they need for their age, breed and lifestyle. I made the New Puppy Vet Schedule

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is my puppy happy

Is My Puppy Happy? 11 Clear Signs Your Dog is Living Their Best Life

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Training

Ever wondered to yourself, is my puppy happy? Sometimes, you can just tell what your puppy is feeling, other times it might not be as clear. The good news is your puppy is always sending you signs about whether they are happy or not; all you have to do is know how to look for them! Finding a balance

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alexxligg

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

*Shared with the permission of the owner* This i *Shared with the permission of the owner* 

This is a call I get a lot, so I want to educate on some FAQs and common mistakes made when picking equipment for your dog. 

People often search for new equipment when their dog is pulling too much or reacting. They feel overwhelmed and out of control and look for a new tool. Totally understandable. Sometimes we need to change the tool to get better results! 

Owners often reach for prong collars- and GIANT ones- like this one because they think, “my dog really pulls/is extra large/is out of control so they’ll need the biggest size they have.” 

But especially with reactive dogs, prong collars can increase defensive drive in dogs and make reactivity worse. Plus, we almost never need this size. 

*IF* I use a prong collar (which is very rare these days) we’re usually reaching for the smallest link size and adding links for larger necks. 

More than likely, we’re reaching for a slip leash, or for big dogs, something like the Heathers Heroes SideKick Leash that uses a power loop to disarm a dog’s strong back muscles. 

Dogs are sensitive creatures. They can feel a flea on them, and they can be responsive to the slightest change in movement, pressure, or vocal commands. It’s the person who feel the need to get bigger, louder, stronger when they don’t feel heard. 

We can teach your dog to be as sensitive as possible, and we don’t have to dull them with big, loud tools. 

Pictures is a Great Dane who became sooo much more responsive and connected when we swapped the prong collar to the SideKick, which we’re starting as a slip leash. We are conditioning her to be comfortable with it over her nose too so we can be better prepared if she has strong feelings. I LOVE that this owner was so willing to trust me with her dog, own her past decisions, and be willing to share what she learned to help educate others!
A picture of Razz, probably under appreciating the A picture of Razz, probably under appreciating the view, at Letchworth State Park
Hi! There’s a lot of new people here recently, Hi! 
There’s a lot of new people here recently, so I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, the business and some updates!

I’m Alex Austin! I am the owner and trainer at Liggett Dog Training. Liggett (Lih-Get) is my maiden name, and comes with my mother’s side of the family who taught me so much about what I know about animals. 

I have been training professionally for almost 4 years, but before that I worked in veterinary medicine, trained horses, and worked in an animal shelter. Along the way, I also got my master’s in Social Work and spent about two years working as a mental health therapist.

I got wrapped up with training when my own dog, Razz, was experiencing some very significant behavior issues and in my horse trainer brain I knew that I couldn’t send her away for training because her behavior depends on ME. Someone else could teach her the skills, but it was up to me to implement them. 

So, I started digging in and doing the work myself, consulting a few mentors along the way. She is always a dog who will need some management, but we have both come such a long way with where we were. 

When it comes to helping and training your dog I am here for YOU and your dog. Dog training, especially behavior modification, can be incredibly personal and emotional as you evaluate yourself, your relationship with your dog and the options that you have. 

These days, I am heavily focused on pet dog training and teaching you and your dog practical life skills to help both of you enjoying life together. We approach training holistically- looking at the relationship, the lifestyle, exercise, and even your pet’s diet when it comes to maximizing your dog’s quality of life. 

Below is a picture of myself and my dog Razz (the smaller one) and Cooper. Cooper recently earned his angel wings after a two year battle with Cancer. You’ll probably see him pop up on my newsfeed from time to time as he was a once in a lifetime dog for our family and an asset to helping other dogs in training. Continued in comments..
Absolutely beautiful evening to work on leash skil Absolutely beautiful evening to work on leash skills, socialization and a touch of obedience. 🌅

I absolutely love seeing the progress from day one even only a few sessions in. ☺️
Had such a fun weekend running for Empire Animal R Had such a fun weekend running for Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) at their annual 5k! We love supporting our local rescues especially those that are foster based!

Razz came along for the run, too and overall did really well with all of the commotion! She wore a muzzle as a safety precaution but also to help alert others that she’s a dog who needs some space from other dogs to do her best. 

We also chatted briefly about getting a foster dog in the next couple weeks 👀
It’s a good thing photos can’t convey smell. It’s a good thing photos can’t convey smell. 
Otherwise this would be a trigger warning photo. 😂

Razz thought a small pond in the woods was just mud, but sank a little deeper than she anticipated and immedietly turned herself around.
We just got home from the biggest weekend booth we We just got home from the biggest weekend booth we’ve ever had!!! 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, take home a treat for their pup or to support LDT! 

Razz was promised an ugly chew - and luckily there’s a few left over!! 

@uglychews and other treats are always available at group classes and private lessons - we are working on a pop up shop during group classes too ☺️
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