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
- Mar 22, 2021
- 4 min
Shame and Blame. An Open Letter to Reactive Dog Owners.
Hey you! Yes you, the reactive dog owner who is trying to balance everything. I see you and I know your struggle. You are trying your...
2,455 views
Jake & Louise
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
Reactive Dogs 101, How to get started training your reactive dog.
Training a reactive dog is a journey like no other. Dogs who bark, lunge, and even growl at people or other dogs, require a lot from...
1,802 views
Dog Gear Review
- Feb 22, 2021
- 5 min
No Pull Harnesses, are they a magic solution for pulling dogs?
I know we would all love to believe that there are magic tools out there that we can just buy, and they will solve all our dog training...
319 views
Jake & Louise
- Feb 8, 2021
- 4 min
Reactive Dog Training Top Tools
Reactive dog training can be difficult. It is hard to know what to do, how to do it, and if you are even doing it right. On top of that...
740 views
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...
163 views
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....
153 views
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
- Dec 14, 2020
- 8 min
My Journey With a Reactive Dog: Part Two.
Living with a reactive dog, a dog like Manzo, is so incredibly challenging. You have such high hopes bringing home a new dog. You think,...
284 views
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...
116 views
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...
556 views
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...
208 views
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
264 views
Jake & Louise
- Sep 21, 2020
- 6 min
What To Do When Your Reactive Dog, Reacts.
I want to start this out by saying no one is perfect, not even me! We can do our absolute best with our dogs and things can sometimes go...
2,221 views
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
- Jul 27, 2020
- 4 min
Dog Walking Etiquette
We all enjoy walking our dogs. There are so many ways to enjoy your time outside with your dog and they are all great!
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Jake & Louise
- Jun 29, 2020
- 3 min
Why Reactive Dogs Do Better Without Their Owners.
“Why does my reactive dog behave better when being handled by someone else?” We get this question often! This very thing sparks fear and...
2,990 views
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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