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Tips & tricks to help you on your training journey

  • 3 Cottage Experiences to Slowly Introduce to Your Dog

    The critical socialization period for puppies is prior to 20 weeks old; this is when your dog is building their understanding of what is “normal” and what is “safe”. If you want to take your puppy to the cottage or on trips with you, it is important to take the time to introduce them to…

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  • 4 Ways to Make The Trigger Less Overwhelming (Visual)

    Reactive dogs are often overwhelmed by their triggers. A key part of training your reactive dog is “sub-threshold exposure” AKA structured practice with the trigger without overwhelming your dog. Here are some ideas on how to make the trigger easier for your dog to handle! #1 Get More Distance The parameter that you have the…

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  • 3 Tips for Back to Work After the Holidays

    It’s so nice to be home for a few days in a row! Your dog is probably very happy to have you home too. You may have noticed that your dog seems agitated when you leave now, or you’re worried about their adjustment when you go back to your normal routine. Here are a few…

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