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The Difference Between Luring and Cueing
One of dog owners' most common frustrations is, "My dog will only do [insert behavior] for a treat." If this sounds familiar, rest assured that it's a fixable problem. Truth is, this usually happens because we, as humans, inadvertently make the food the cue instead of...
Five Ways to Keep Your Dog Physically and Mentally Active This Winter
Winter can be a challenging time for dog owners. With shorter days and colder temperatures, physically and mentally stimulating your dog takes a bit more creativity. Enrichment, which means adding activities or experiences that improve your dog's quality of life, is...
Four Things to Teach Your Puppy Before Paw
When we bring home a new puppy, it’s natural to start with fun and simple tricks like “sit” and “paw.” While these are entertaining and build a good communication foundation, other skills are far more critical to your puppy’s development. Taking advantage of your...
Understanding the Differences between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs
Dogs play an incredible role in so many lives. They offer so much love, companionship, and even assistance when we need it most. The three most common types of “working” dogs are known as service, therapy, and emotional support dogs. All of these dogs have a specific...
How to Help Your Dog Be Less Afraid of New People
When you welcomed a new dog to your family, whether he's your first pup or your tenth, your vision probably did not include a dog who is afraid of new people. The last thing you expected was your dog nonstop barking, showing teeth or cowering in a corner when your...
Benefits of Group Dog Training Classes
When it comes to training your dog, you have a few options including private one-on-one sessions or group training classes. While private sessions are often what people think of when they consider dog training, the group class environment offers an array of unique...
Choosing Where to Walk Your Reactive Dog
Walking a reactive dog can be challenging on a good day and feel downright impossible in the wrong set of circumstances. Things like loose dogs, busy sidewalks, and tight walkways can send a reactive dog from 0 to over threshold in no time! Fortunately, there are so...
Socializing a Puppy in Connecticut: 120+ Things to Introduce Them To!
Bringing home a new puppy is EXTRA exciting... but also overwhelming! There is so much to do, so many slippers you'll need to steal back from them, potty breaks to stay on top of... it's a whirlwind! One of the most important things you can do when raising a new puppy...
Beyond the Treats: 3 Non-Food Reinforcers For Your Dog
Positive reinforcement training is powerful. It's an excellent way to teach dogs what we'd like them to do and a wonderful way to build your relationship. Food treats are often the go-to reward... and for good reason! Food is king for many pups and is easy to handle...
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