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Jake Belmont
Nov 43 min read
Dog Walking Skills Part Two: The U-Turn
Learn how to teach your dog the Emergency U-Turn, a vital skill for navigating stressful situations on walks
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Louise Belmont
Oct 203 min read
How to Manage Leash Reactivity on Walks
Navigating the world with a reactive dog can be difficult and stressful. Today we’re talking about ways you can safely navigate the world
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Louise Belmont
Sep 304 min read
How to Deal with Reactivity in Multi-Dog Households
Struggling with reactive dogs in a multi-dog household? Learn 5 practical tips to manage reactivity, reduce stress, and create harmony
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Jake & Louise
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Reactive Dog Vacation: Management and Prevention
We start by identifying a management and prevention strategy. By managing your dog or your dog's access to their environment, we prevent th
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Jake & Louise
Mar 22, 20214 min read
Shame and Blame. An Open Letter to Reactive Dog Owners.
Hey you! Yes you, the reactive dog owner who is trying to balance everything. I see you and I know your struggle. You are trying your...
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Jake & Louise
Mar 8, 20215 min read
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...
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Dog Gear Review
Feb 22, 20215 min read
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...
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Jake & Louise
Feb 8, 20214 min read
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...
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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 14, 20208 min read
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,...
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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
Sep 21, 20206 min read
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...
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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
Jul 27, 20204 min read
Dog Walking Etiquette
We all enjoy walking our dogs. There are so many ways to enjoy your time outside with your dog and they are all great!
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Jake & Louise
Jun 29, 20203 min read
Why Reactive Dogs Do Better Without Their Owners.
“Why does my reactive dog behave better when being handled by someone else?” We get this question often! This very thing sparks fear and...
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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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Jake & Louise
Apr 14, 20203 min read
Our story about dog bites and muzzle training.
I felt obligated to meet her and when I did, she jumped up on my chest, snapped at my face, and vaulted off of me.
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Jake & Louise
Jan 13, 20204 min read
“It’s okay! He’s friendly!” 5 Tips To Handle An Off Leash Dog
Walking your dog should be fun, relaxing, peaceful and safe, right?
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