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The Nail of the Dog
I have a confession to make. Though I am a dog trainer and have had dogs of my own for the past 20 years, there is one area that, until recently, has been a bit of a bugaboo for me. That area is...
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The Trouble with Tips
I admit it: I am obsessed with dogs’ nails. I have a strong personal reason for feeling this way and it’s one that I think many dog owners share: I lived with a dog for 13 and a half years who was...
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Treat a Dog or Forty
When I worked at Women’s Humane Society, providing treats in buckets on the dogs kennels was my favorite initiative. Having treats available when visitors walked through the kennels allowed dogs to...
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We live in a day and age where people have more access to information than ever. With the click of a button, you can find virtually anything you need. And with the click of a button, you can make...
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Dog Play and Cognitive Biases
Dog Play and Cognitive Biases A good percentage of our training clients at Dog Educated have dogs with barrier frustration, resulting in some pretty dramatic displays on leash. This is often...
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When You Love Your Vet
I grew up in a house where advocating for something was very akin to confrontation. There often was not conversation about things as much as there were arguments. Any suggestion that I had come to a...
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Review: Nailed It! A Course in Canine Nail Care
When I was asked to review the now available online program, Nailed It! A course in Canine Nail Care, I was happy to accept the assignment. I was eager to see the latest educational project Lori had...
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Paint Your Pet at WHS!
Join Your Pit Bull and You and Women’s Humane Society in partnership with The Uncorked Artist, for a charity event benefiting the homeless animals of The Women’s Humane Society. This special “Paint...
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Fear Cutting Your Dog’s Nails No More
How to Cut Your Dog’s Nails Without Causing Them Fear, Stress or Pain I’ve been very quiet on the blogging front for a while- for a few reasons. First, I am not actively working with dogs (other than...
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Help, Does My Dog Have Leash Aggression?
Leash Aggression or Leash Reactivity Walking a dog that lunges at other dogs while on leash is not a pleasant experience. Dog trainers get calls fairly often from frantic owners concerned that their...
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Online Dog Training
Over the past 10 or so years, technology has changed pretty much everything we do in our daily lives, including the way we learn. Students can earn entire degrees from the comfort of their own homes,...
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Housebreaking An Adult Rescue Dog
Adopting an adult rescue dog can be a wonderful experience. It can also come with some unexpecteds. When people adopt an adult dog, they may assume that the dog already has some training. And that may...
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