Enrichment for Your Newly Adopted Dog
Adopting a new dog is an exciting and transformative experience for the dog and their new family.
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Is your dog easily distracted? If your dog barks, lunges, pulls, or wants to say hello to everyone, then our mini course is perfect for you!
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The Red Pointy Dog Blog
Casey Morrison
Feb 125 min read
How to Introduce a Second Dog to your Home
Are you thinking about bringing home another dog, but you just don’t know where to start?
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Casey Morrison
Feb 54 min read
Valentines Day with your Dog: 3 cost-free ways to celebrate
We all know the unbreakable bond between humans and dogs, and it’s not just on Valentine’s Day but all year round.
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Casey Morrison
Jan 223 min read
The Top 2 Ways to Bond with a Newly Adopted Dog
It's important to start your newly adopted dog off right and training is a great way to bond with a newly adopted dog or puppy.
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Casey Morrison
Jan 152 min read
The Rule of 3s: Welcoming a Rescue Pup into Your Home
Once you have picked out the perfect addition, bringing home your pup and giving them the time to settle in can be challenging.
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Jake & Louise
Jul 3, 20234 min read
How to Train Your Dog to Stay Home Alone
If your dog has separation anxiety or can't be left alone for 1 minute, these tips will help you prepare your dog for spending time alone.
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Jake & Louise
Apr 5, 20215 min read
Understanding Your Dog's Fear. What to look for and how to help them.
Is your dog fearful of something? Have you seen your dog cower, shake, growl or even bark at seemingly nothing? Fear can seem like a...
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Jake & Louise
Jan 25, 20214 min read
Puppy Training Mistakes: 4 Things to Avoid.
Puppyhood. It is a magical and amazing time in you and your dog’s relationship. It goes way too fast and feels like it lasts forever at...
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Jake & Louise
Jan 11, 20215 min read
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....
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Jake & Louise
Dec 29, 20204 min read
DIY Dog Enrichment
Food enrichment can be such a huge and important part of having a happy, satisfied dog. A good enrichment toy can take a twenty second...
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Casey Morrison
Nov 30, 20204 min read
Pet Tips For The Holidays: How to Keep Your Dog Safe, Calm, and Happy During the Chaos
Make the holidays stress-free for your dog! Discover practical tips to keep your pup calm, safe, and happy amidst the festive hustle.
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Jake & Louise
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Surviving Canine Adolescence
You are over the puppy honeymoon. What used to be a little ball of furry joy is now an awkward toothy monster, ready to chew and destroy...
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Jake & Louise
Nov 2, 20207 min read
My Journey With a Reactive Dog: Part One
I didn’t know I wanted Manzo. I only knew I wanted a little red puppy. Yes, I know I know. I picked my first puppy out all wrong. I...
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Jake & Louise
Oct 19, 20203 min read
3 Simple Ways to Boost Puppy Confidence
When most people get a new puppy, they have an idea of what needs to be worked on. Socialization, potty training and basic manners are...
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Jake & Louise
Oct 5, 20205 min read
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...
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Jake & Louise
Sep 30, 20201 min read
What is a Flirt Pole and How to use it safely.
Exercising a dog can take a lot of time and sometimes a walk, just isn’t in the cards for the day. Using a flirt pole can be a great way to
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Jake & Louise
Sep 7, 20205 min read
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...
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Jake & Louise
Aug 24, 20204 min read
How to Calm a Stressed Dog.
We all know what stress is, we feel it in some way most days. Did you know that stress can have very negative impacts on your dog as...
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Jake & Louise
Jun 1, 20204 min read
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.
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Jake & Louise
May 14, 20205 min read
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...
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