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best pitbull toys

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

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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How to Get My Puppy to Stop Barking

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

How to Get My Puppy to Stop Barking

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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puppy wont pee outside

Dog Blog· Puppy Training

Top 5 Mistakes Made When A Puppy Won’t Pee Outside

This post is all about what to do when your puppy won't pee outside. Bringing home a puppy is such an exciting time! It's also a time where your patience will be tested, especially when it comes to potty training. Whether you brought your puppy home from a breeder or the shelter, you'll

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overnight dog sitting

Dog Blog· Dog Care

2025 Overnight Dog Sitting Rates

Getting ready to leave and prepare your dog for overnight dog sitting? If you're anything like me, you're tempted to leave a big long list for the pet sitter all to ensure your dog is just as happy with the pet sitter as they are with you. In this post, you'll learn all about how to prepare for your

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adopting a dog checklist

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Training

Adopting a Dog Checklist

This post is all about how to prepare for adopting a dog and contains an adopting a dog checklist! Bringing home a dog from the shelter is an exciting time! It can also be stressful to adjust to new routines, and overwhelming to remember everything from the vet and the trainer.After adopting three

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dog training tips for beginners

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

7 Fundamental Dog Training Tips for Beginners

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

A thought on crate training dogs with trauma histo A thought on crate training dogs with trauma history surrounding the crate #rescuedogs #cratetraining #shelterdog #dogtraining
I think we’re ready for a foster this week! Who I think we’re ready for a foster this week! Who will we bring home?! #fosterdog #fosterdogmom #rescuedog #shelterdog
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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 👀
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