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What does it mean to be a positive reinforcement dog trainer?
I recently came across a tiktok video of a trainer who claimed to be "training" a dog, when in reality she had a very distressed dog on a...
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How to make friends with a fearful dog
So, you recently met (or maybe even adopted!) a dog who seems fearful of you or other people. Check out these tips to build relationship!
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Should I play tug of war with my dog?
Tug of war is one of those topics in the dog world that carries a lot of "baggage" with it. It's been a hotly debated topic for a long...
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2023 Last minute gift guide for dogs and dog lovers!
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life? Still looking for the perfect gift for a dog?
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Motivational States Matter
"Motivational states make our animals more or less likely to perform certain behaviors"
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Got a stressed dog? What is toxic stress, why should you care about it, and what can you do?
"...When stress goes unchecked and we get stuck in a state of toxic stress that this becomes a real issue! "