Understanding Your Dog's Fear. What to look for and how to help them.
Is your dog fearful of something? Have you seen your dog cower, shake, growl or even bark at seemingly nothing? Fear can seem like a...
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Jake & Louise
- Jan 25, 2021
- 4 min
Puppy Training Mistakes: 4 Things to Avoid.
Puppyhood. It is a magical and amazing time in you and your dog’s relationship. It goes way too fast and feels like it lasts forever at...
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Jake & Louise
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
Dog Training for the Real World
Something that we hear often is that someone's dog will listen really well in a training class or when the trainer is there with the dog....
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Jake & Louise
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
DIY Dog Enrichment
Food enrichment can be such a huge and important part of having a happy, satisfied dog. A good enrichment toy can take a twenty second...
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Jake & Louise
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Pet Tips For The Holidays
Holidays can be really stressful for people. Friends and relatives dropping by, house and yard preparations, making sure everyone has...
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Jake & Louise
- Nov 16, 2020
- 3 min
Surviving Canine Adolescence
You are over the puppy honeymoon. What used to be a little ball of furry joy is now an awkward toothy monster, ready to chew and destroy...
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Jake & Louise
- Nov 2, 2020
- 7 min
My Journey With a Reactive Dog: Part One
I didn’t know I wanted Manzo. I only knew I wanted a little red puppy. Yes, I know I know. I picked my first puppy out all wrong. I...
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Jake & Louise
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
3 Simple Ways to Boost Puppy Confidence
When most people get a new puppy, they have an idea of what needs to be worked on. Socialization, potty training and basic manners are...
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Jake & Louise
- Oct 5, 2020
- 5 min
How To Train a Distracted Dog.
Getting your dog to focus on you while on a walk when chipmunks are present, people or other dogs are around, or there is a great smell...
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Jake & Louise
- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
What is a Flirt Pole and How to use it safely.
Exercising a dog can take a lot of time and sometimes a walk, just isn’t in the cards for the day. Using a flirt pole can be a great way to
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Jake & Louise
- Sep 7, 2020
- 5 min
Should I Use "Drop It" or Leave It?"
When you are training your dog, communication is key! That means cutting down on confusion by being very clear and concise with what we...
2,770 views
Jake & Louise
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
How to Calm a Stressed Dog.
We all know what stress is, we feel it in some way most days. Did you know that stress can have very negative impacts on your dog as...
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Jake & Louise
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
Why Are Dogs So Stubborn?
If you’ve ever owned a dog then I am willing to bet good money that at one point or another you have referred to them as being stubborn.
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Jake & Louise
- May 14, 2020
- 5 min
5 Most Common Mistakes People Make With Reactive Dogs.
Before we dive into the 5 most common mistakes let’s discuss what a reactive dog is. ‘Reactive’ is a term commonly used to describe...
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Jake & Louise
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Our story about dog bites and muzzle training.
I felt obligated to meet her and when I did, she jumped up on my chest, snapped at my face, and vaulted off of me.
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Jake & Louise
- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
5 Tips for Taking Your Dog Off Leash
Spring time means more critters are out. Follow these tips to get started on your off leash training and building attention.
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