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Apr 26, 20213 min read

Puppy Training: Setting Up for Success - Revised

Puppies can be very fun to train. Though they have a lot of energy and tend to have short attention spans, they can learn quite fast if...

Apr 19, 20214 min read

Cues Versus Commands: What is the Difference? - Revised

What is the difference between commands and cues? Understanding the difference between these two words and what they mean can have a huge...

Apr 12, 20217 min read

Ignoring Unwanted Behavior: Why We Do It and How - Revised

In the world of positive reinforcement, a common training tip you will hear is the instruction to ignore your dogs unwanted or “bad” behavio

Apr 5, 20217 min read

Training Tips: The Problem of Poisoned Cues - Revised

I have met many dogs who learned a cue when they were young, but then stopped responding to it over time. One common reason for this is beca

Mar 29, 20216 min read

Dog Culture: Is it Bad to Make Eye Contact with My Dog?

“Is it bad to make eye contact with my dog?” To answer this question, one must first take a look at the difference between dogs and people w