What Type of Training Program Is Right For You?
There are so many options to choose from when getting...
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7 Ways to Help You Finish What You Start and Finally Get Results From Your Training Program
Here you are again, signed up for another training class....
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Tracking Your Progress To Get Results
Keeping records of your training sessions is suuper important for...
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How Do I know If I’m A Bad Dog Parent?
Picture this. It’s 7:43 AM. You’re running late. Your dog...
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Dog Language 101: How to Talk to Your Dog
How many times have you told your dog exactly what...
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The Crucial Link Between Your Dog’s Behavior and Gut Health
Ah, canine anxiety – the big, bad wolf of dog...
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Shining a Light on the Shadows of the R+ Community: A Candid Look at Our Biggest Challenges
To my beloved R+ Family, As I sit down to...
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Can Aggression Be Trained Out of Dogs? Understanding and Managing Canine Behavior
Hey there! If you’ve ever been at your wit’s end...
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Are We Treating Our Dogs Like Emotional Servants? A Hard Look at Human Expectations
Hey, let’s talk about something that might make you squirm...
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Leading with Love, Not Dominance: Key Qualities for Guiding Reactive Dogs
The concept of dominance in dog training has been popularized...
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Uniting for the Future: Overcoming Division in the Dog Training Industry
Dear Friends and Colleagues in the Dog Training Community, Today,...
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Navigating the Emotional Dance: Co-Regulation in Training Reactive Dogs
Ever felt like your dog is tuning into your emotions,...
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Come Hell or High Water: Emergency Preparedness for Dog Parents
Disasters don’t care where you live. Even places once considered...
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The Subtle Class Divide in Dog Ownership: How Money Affects the Way We Raise Dogs
Dogs may be the great equalizer in love and loyalty,...
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Walking on Eggshells: The Emotional Toll of Owning a Reactive Dog
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough....
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A Real Talk Guide to Chews for Dogs: Why They Matter and How to Choose Without Losing Your Mind
If you’ve ever tried to pick out a chew for...
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Why Off-Leash Time Matters: The Unspoken Key to a Happier, Healthier Dog
Most dog parents know their dogs need exercise. But here’s...
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The Working Dog Identity Crisis: Why Many Breeds Don’t Fit into Modern Life Anymore
Border Collies with no sheep. Pointers with no birds. Huskies...
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How Human Culture Shapes Dog Behavior in Ways We Don’t Even Realize
If you’ve ever traveled outside the United States — or...
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The Tiny Home Dog Struggle: When You Have More Dog Than Space
No one talks about this part — not when you’re...
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