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best chews for puppies

Puppy Chews on Everything | 18 Best Chews for Puppies

Dog Blog· Puppy Essentials· Uncategorized

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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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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should i get a puppy

Should I Get a Puppy? | 7 Top Mistakes To Avoid When Puppy Shopping

Dog Blog· Puppy Essentials

Should I get a puppy? Bringing a puppy into your life is one of the best decisions I ever made- but, it's not for everyone!If you're considering bringing home a puppy, you'll want to avoid these mistakes! These 7 tips could make all the difference in deciding whether you should get a puppy. In this

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toby and ace discount code

Toby and Ace Discount Code | Toby and Ace Dog Bed Review

Dog Blog· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials

This post contains a full review of the Toby and Ace Buddy bed and at the end of this post you can get access to a 20% Toby and Ace Discount Code! (Which you can add in addition to the 2023 Black Friday Sale)Dog comfort has always been one of our household's passions. My partner even went as far as

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best pitbull toys

21 Best Pitbull Toys Your Dog Can’t Destroy in 5 Minutes

Dog Blog· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials

After years of owning pitbulls and bully breeds (and spending an arm and leg on toys), I've compiled a list of all the most indestructible, most fun, best pitbull toys. If your dogs are anything like mine, you avoid plush dog toys at the pet store because you know they're only a 30 second activity

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best dog owner gifts

29 Best Dog Owner Gifts (that their Dog Will Also Love)

Dog Blog· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials

The best dog owner gifts are ones that feel like a gift for both the person and their dog! Everyone has a dog owner on their list (or are just looking for their own Christmas or Birthday list!) We've gathered the best and the most wanted items into one gift guide for any dog owner. So, whether it's

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dog training essentials

Dog Training Essentials | 17 Tools to Improve Your Dog’s Behavior

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Essentials

This post is all about dog training essentials.Congratulations! I'm so excited for you to be reading this post because it means that you're ready to take the next step on your training journey!Perhaps you've taught your dog to sit, or maybe you're working towards the perfect recall. Either way, if

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puppy sitting

Puppy Sitting | 7 Tips for How to Hire The Right Pet Sitter

Animal Careers· Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Essentials

Life happens, and at some point you may find yourself looking for puppy sitting services while you take a vacation or head out of town for work.Not all dog sitters are created equal, and some dog sitters may not even take on puppies. Since there is no regulation on pet sitters, it is the

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cheap blankets for dogs

19 of the Best Cheap Blankets for Dogs That We’ve Ever Found Online

Dog Blog· Dog Essentials· Puppy Essentials

This post contains our favorite cheap blankets for dogs that we've tested and tried! Comfy season is here!! Every pup loves a good blanket to snuggle up with in the cooler months, and even some of the warmer seasons. Whether your dog has short, medium or long hair there's still a comfort in

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alexxligg

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

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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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