Summer is here and with all the warm temperatures, we increase our vigilance on preventing fleas and ticks. After taking time in researching different methods of preventing and controlling those annoying pests, I’ve grown ever so weary of using insecticides which are either applied behind the shoulder blades of dogs and absorbed through their skin andContinue reading “Garlic? To Eat, or Not to Eat?”
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Focus on This, Not That!
Counter conditioning is a useful tool in any trainer’s toolbox. It is an effective strategy in changing a dog’s negative emotional response towards a trigger. The aim for change is capturing a reaction which is calmer and relaxed while the trigger is present. This behavior modification technique can be used in a variety of settings andContinue reading “Focus on This, Not That!”
Pet Adoptions, Take it Seriously
Originally posted on Four Paws & You Dog Training:
Last week, I met a beautiful mother of two who also has two dogs, a Chihuahua and a 6mo German Shepherd puppy (I’ve changed some of the details in order to keep the family anonymous). She’s a new client and she’s dedicated in learning about the appropriate care…
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