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Resource Guarding Basics
Learn the signs of guarding Resource guarding is a natural behavior in dogs, but not every dog guards. If you have one that does, or...
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Consent Tests for Petting Dogs: Understanding When and How to Interact
Petting a dog might feel like the most natural way to show them love, but not every dog is ready to opt-in. Learn about consent tests.
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Preventing Dog Bites During the Holidays: Tips for Safety
Changes in routine, the presence of unfamiliar people, and an abundance of food and decorations can create a perfect storm for anxiety, whic
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Thanksgiving Survival Guide for Dog Parents: Safety, Food, and Fun!
From safe foods to safety tips, here’s how to keep tails wagging all holiday long.
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Get Your Pup Ready for Thanksgiving: Creating a Cozy Safe Room!
Setting up a safe room for your dog can help them stay relaxed and happy while you manage the holiday hustle.
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Let's stuff some Kongs & prep some Lickimats!
Stuffing Kongs is popular to provide mental stimulation, enrichment and entertainment for your pup. Free downloadable recipes included.
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Is My Puppy Play Normal?
Normal puppy play includes all the behaviors a dog may do as an adult. Think of puppy play as practice for grown up life. Learn more here.
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A Primer About CCD & Dog Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Behaviors
Worried about your dog doing behaviors over and over? It may be compulsive -- read more to find out.
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Learning About Dog's Needs Can Help Understanding of Behaviors
Learn about individual dog's needs and how they can contribute to behavior
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Dog Life Stages & Behavior
Review your dog's life stages from puppy, adolescent, adult to senior. Get proactive with understanding dog behavior at each stage!
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Is My Dog A Bully? What Does Healthy Dog Play Look Like?
Wonder if your dog is a bully? Learn about dog play. After reading, you will understand dog play styles and the signs of good dog play!
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Fear, Anxiety & Stress in Dogs
Let's learn about fear, anxiety and stress and how it impacts our dogs. Have an anxious dog? A stressed out dog? How about a fearful dog?
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Get Caught Doing Something Right: Positive Reinforcement at Work
Check out these ideas for reinforcing great behavior.
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Dog Body Language: Ladder of Communication
Learn about dog body language and canine communication with our ebook that reviews some of the most important dog communication signals!
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Keep Your Cool with Dog Behavior Knowledge during Environmental Stress!
Learn the basics of dog safety for the hot summer months.
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Preventing Separation Anxiety
Worried that your dog struggles with separation anxety?
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Sound Sensitivity & Strategies
Files for clients working a sound desensitization and counterconditioning program with me. Reach out if your pup is suffering!
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Stages of Learning
So you have been working with your pup and she can finally sit! Yay! The feeling of success for this key behavior feels great. I wish the...
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What's with all the letters?
We joke in my family that the letters after my name look like alphabet soup. They do, I'm sorry. I know many people don't know or may not...
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