Author: Stephanie Alexis
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Give your dog agency: Food preference test
When I help clients navigate their dog’s maladaptive behaviors, I look at two things: That second indicator may not be familiar to you yet. According to Emily Strong and Allie Bender: …agency [is] the ability to make decisions that result in desirable outcomes. Our pets need to willingly engage with activities for it to be…
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Puppy Talks: Prepare your home for your puppy
I love all things puppies. My most vivid memories of Windy and Brooklyn were when I raised them from puppyhood in my thirties—every win, every fail, every challenge, every ounce of hope. Puppy Talks came about my love and pain for the journey. This is the first video I grabbed from my old Facebook live…
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Doggy Talks ’25: An afternoon for enrichment
Whenever I introduce enrichment, I use the analogy of young children going to kindergarten. In that environment, they’re given opportunities to build confidence, be creative, practice their motor skills, socialize with other kids of the same age, and the like. Dogs need opportunities to enrich their lives too, and dog guardians can provide these opportunities…
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Learn with your dog at Doggy Talks
It’s official! Diwa Dogs’ first local event is happening on January 25, 2025 at August Cafe here in Cagayan de Oro city. I’m so stoked to have dog-loving folks in the city bring their dogs to have good coffee ☕ and learn 📚 how to improve their companions’ wellbeing. This first session’s all about enrichment—what…
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5 Tips to Create a Successful Training Session (CROPS)
Every training session is a step towards your training goals, so you want to make sure you and your dog are always successful. Although learning is never a straight line, it can be very frustrating when your dog doesn’t offer the behavior you want, or practices the very behavior you want to change. 😬 Before…
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Meet “Fleur”
Meet “Fleur” the British Shorthair. ✨ In 7 days, this 5-month old girl will join our family. I’m excited to find out what her personality’s like and if she has potential to excel through clicker training, cooperative care, and pattern games from the Control Unleashed® program. Some dog training schools require applying concepts and protocols…
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