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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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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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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 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
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
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
May 8, 20203 min read
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe During Hunting Season.
Hunting season brings a whole new dynamic to hiking in the woods. You need to know how to stay safe.
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Jake & Louise
May 1, 20203 min read
What is Dog Parkour?
Think agility meets the woods, tricks on a natural obstacle course, freestyle hiking.
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Jake & Louise
Apr 1, 20203 min read
How to be productive from home, even with your dog.
If you're working from home now you may feel out of sync and frustrated. Here are some tips on staying on task without doggie disruptions.
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Jake & Louise
Mar 14, 20204 min read
5 Tips for Taking Your Dog Off Leash
Spring time means more critters are out. Follow these tips to get started on your off leash training and building attention.
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Jake & Louise
Feb 14, 20204 min read
Four on the Floor, why dogs jump and how to change it.
Jumping is an attention seeking behavior. If our dogs jump up and that gets them the attention they crave, they will continue doing it.
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Jake & Louise
Feb 1, 20203 min read
Balancing socialization with socially appropriate behavior.
Socialization will be your best chance at starting your pup off on the right paw! Over socializing a dog can come back to bite you.
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