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Cats and Counters
If your cat jumps up on the counters, you probably don’t like the thought of those litter-kickers all over your food prep surfaces. So you peruse the internet and find a brilliant solution. Maybe you spray the cat with water or you shake a can of pennies in an attempt to scare your cat away from...
Clickers Galore! Which One is Right for You?
A quick guide to choosing a clicker that will work for you.
Car Trouble
Mason once threw himself out of a moving vehicle Mason had a lot of trouble in the car. For the first two years of his life, riding in the car with him was incredibly stressful. He would whine and drool the entire trip, no matter how long the ride was. He'd scream so loud, it made me dizzy. He...
Comparing Training Methods: A Real Life Example
Have you ever wanted to know what the same situation would look like on dogs trained using different methods? What happens when a shock collar doesn’t work? How does food prevent unwanted behaviors? We’ll explore these questions below. The Long Lead I was walking Calvin, a sweet and...
Mealtime Enrichment
Most of us do a good job of providing our dogs with enough physical exercise, but we often don't realize that our dog's mind needs a workout too! The good news is, we don't need to dedicate a whole lot of extra time to this; meal time is an excellent time to get some extra training and mental...
Look at That! A game to help encourage calm behavior
This is an excellent game to help your dog stay calm when confronted by stressors. If your dog barks at strangers, other dogs or noises he can't see, this is the game for you! This is another simple exercise; we will just need to keep our eyes and ears open for sights and sounds that freak our...