Category: +R Training
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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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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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The 3 key pillars to your dog’s behavior plan
After consulting with a professional dog trainer or behavior consultant, you’ll likely receive a written behavior plan. Your dog’s behavior plan is tailored based on several factors: Genetics and breed-specific behaviors Age and size Health and medical program Learning history Unique characteristics and personality The family The family’s home setup These factors play a role…
