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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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how to get your dog to focus on you outside

How to Get Your Dog to Focus on You Outside

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

In this article you will learn three of the top secrets that dog trainers use for how to get your dog to focus on you outside. Do you ever feel like your dog can't even see you on the other end of the leash once you leave the house? Does it feel like your dog is just blowing you off for anything

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how to stop dog jumping up

3 Proven Methods for How to Stop Dog Jumping Up

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

Learn how to stop dog jumping up for good with one of these 3 methods that have been proven to work for any dog owner (if implemented consistently).One of the reasons we love dogs is because of their excitement, but sometimes that excitement is too much. If you feel like you've tried everything to

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dog ignoring recall

“I Know He Knows What I’m Asking” | What You Need to do for a Dog Ignoring Recall

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

Frustrated by your dog ignoring recall? Especially when you know they know they should be listening? Recall is one of the most important lessons you can teach your dog. Recall can be one of the best bonding experiences to have with your dog, but it's also a skill your dog can learn to resent. For

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How to Get My Puppy to Stop Barking

How to Get My Puppy to Stop Barking

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

As a new puppy owner, you may be wondering how to get my puppy to stop barking whether it's when they're in the crate, overnight or for attention. Brining home a new puppy is such an exciting time! However, it is full of trials and tests of patience. The good news is: Puppy barking is very normal

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dog training tips for beginners

7 Fundamental Dog Training Tips for Beginners

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

This post is all about dog training tips for beginners. Whether you have just brought home a new dog, or you're just getting started with your dog, the training process can feel overwhelming and frustrating. If you're new to dog training, or you're feeling a little frustrated, these tips are for

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how to be a good dog owner

10 Taboo Ideas on How to Be a Good Dog Owner

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Essentials· Dog Training Tips

This post is all about how to be a good dog owner. Besides providing food, water, shelter and a few toys, what does it really take to the kind of person your dog thinks you are? Answer: It's not always about spoiling your dog and teaching them to sit. In this post you'll learn (from a dog trainer)

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best shock collar

Best Shock Collar | Tom Davis 280C Review

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

This post will help you decide if the best shock collar for your dog is the Dogtra 280C Tom Davis Edition. Two years ago I was consuming every piece of content I possibly could of Tom Davis on YouTube. I was at a stand still with my own dog's reactivity and prey drive and Tom Davis instilled a sense

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shelter dog training

3 Tips for Shelter Dog Training for the First 3 Weeks

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips

This post is all about what to expect with shelter dog training. Whether you are bringing home a dog who has been in a shelter for a few days or a few years, training a shelter dog is a completely different process from training a dog who has just left a breeder's home. In this post, you'll learn

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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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