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Reactive Dogs 101, How to get started training your reactive dog.
Training a reactive dog is a journey like no other. Dogs who bark, lunge, and even growl at people or other dogs, require a lot from...

Jake & Louise
Mar 8, 20215 min read
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No Pull Harnesses, are they a magic solution for pulling dogs?
I know we would all love to believe that there are magic tools out there that we can just buy, and they will solve all our dog training...

Dog Gear Review
Feb 22, 20215 min read
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Reactive Dog Training Top Tools
Reactive dog training can be difficult. It is hard to know what to do, how to do it, and if you are even doing it right. On top of that...

Jake & Louise
Feb 8, 20214 min read
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Dog Training for the Real World
Something that we hear often is that someone's dog will listen really well in a training class or when the trainer is there with the dog....

Jake & Louise
Jan 11, 20215 min read
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My Journey With a Reactive Dog: Part Two.
Living with a reactive dog, a dog like Manzo, is so incredibly challenging. You have such high hopes bringing home a new dog. You think,...

Jake & Louise
Dec 14, 20208 min read
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How To Train a Distracted Dog.
Getting your dog to focus on you while on a walk when chipmunks are present, people or other dogs are around, or there is a great smell...

Jake & Louise
Oct 5, 20205 min read
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What To Do When Your Reactive Dog, Reacts.
I want to start this out by saying no one is perfect, not even me! We can do our absolute best with our dogs and things can sometimes go...

Jake & Louise
Sep 21, 20206 min read
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Should I Use "Drop It" or Leave It?"
When you are training your dog, communication is key! That means cutting down on confusion by being very clear and concise with what we...

Jake & Louise
Sep 7, 20205 min read
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Why Are Dogs So Stubborn?
If you’ve ever owned a dog then I am willing to bet good money that at one point or another you have referred to them as being stubborn.

Jake & Louise
Jun 1, 20204 min read
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5 Most Common Mistakes People Make With Reactive Dogs.
Before we dive into the 5 most common mistakes let’s discuss what a reactive dog is. ‘Reactive’ is a term commonly used to describe...

Jake & Louise
May 14, 20205 min read
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SMART Training: Unlocking the Power of Positive Reinforcement
Let's talk about one of the best ways to change your dog’s behavior!

Jake & Louise
Jan 13, 20203 min read
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