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Training a Conservation Detection Dog: Week 1

I recently accepted a position at Working Dogs for Conservation. I’m going to be the Communications and Outreach Coordinator there. WD4C trains some of the world’s best conservation detection dogs. …

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12 Tricks to Teach Your Dog

Most dog owners love spending time with their dogs – that’s kind of the point, right? These tricks are a great way to spend time with your dog. As Barley …

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How to Fix Your Dog’s Obsessions: Teach Calm Focus with the Engage/Disengage Game

Kayla Fratt, CDBCKayla is from Ashland, Wisconsin but lives in Missoula Montana. She holds a degree in biology from Colorado College and has spent years working in zoos, animal shelters, …

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The “Can You Listen When…?” Game Teaches Your Dog to Ignore Distractions

Teaching your dog to listen around distractions is one of the hardest parts of dog training. It’s also one of my favorite parts! Trainers call this process proofing. I created …

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Why SMART x 50 is a Way Better Training Method than Nothing in Life is Free

Nothing in Life is Free has been a centerpiece of dog training since long before I first picked up a leash – but I’ve recently dropped it in favor of …

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13 Dog Training Games and Exercises to Make Dog Training Fun

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Playing dog training games is one of the best ways to teach your dog useful skills (like impulse control) and bond with your dog. You might remember our popular post …

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Nosework: Exhaust Your Dog & Teach Impulse Control (No Shoes Needed)

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Many behavior problems in modern dogs come down to dogs being bored, underexercised, and confined. They spend much of their days indoors. When they’re outside, they’re rarely allowed to sniff, …

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Why I’m Obsessed with Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol

I love mat training – and specifically Dr. Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol. It’s one of the first things I recommend in many online training cases. “Why?” you may ask. How does …

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We’re here for you during the COVID-19 Pandemic. All courses, e-books, and webinars are 30% off.

  • Loose Leash Walking Video Course $12.15
  • Left Alone! Separation Anxiety Class $40.82
  • Keeping Kids Safe and Dogs Happy Class (Kids + Aggressive Dogs) $30
  • Polite Greetings 101 E-Book $6.80
  • How to Stop Dog Aggression E-Book $8.84
  • Crate Training A to Z E-Book: $3.89
  • Solutions for Separation Anxiety E-Book $6.80
  • Bringing Home Baby: Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby Webinar $6.80
  • BOOM! CRACK! Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Your Dog Webinar $6.80

Want more on teaching impulse control and other real-life skills? Purchase our 29-page e-book, Polite Greetings and Life Skills 101 or sign up for our Loose Leash Walking video boot camp.

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