How to Avoid the Slobber ICK While Training Your Dog

Oct 21, 2024

This week is a pack member submitted topic:

I struggle with sensory issues around my treat bag and rewarding my dog. Help!

This struggle is SO common and I deal with it myself as well!

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Five Things to Remember When Your Dog Misbehaves in Public

Oct 18, 2024

I want to start this post off with a story.

A year or two ago, I had just started back into training my service dog in public. Covid had happened and shut us down for quite some time, so I had to...

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Not seeing training progress? Try these 3 things.

Oct 18, 2024

As I was compiling blog topics from the members of our community, I had a great message come in from Pack Member Allyson.

She wrote that she feels like her dog isn’t making good enough...

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How to Care for Your Dog During Cold & Flu Season

Oct 17, 2024

I’m sick…

Well, I’m getting sick.

I can feel it starting in the back of my throat, my nose is slightly runnier than usual, and I just want to crawl back into bed to soothe my...

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How to Choose the Best Dog Halloween Costume

Aug 31, 2024

It's almost that time of year again!

Where the ghouls and goblins come out.

The skeletons and bats prowl the streets.

If you're anything like me, you've waited for this day all year.

And you want...

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How to Host a Dog-Friendly Halloween Party

Aug 30, 2024

It's getting closer to the big fall day - one of my favorite times of the year!

Something I really enjoy is hosting Halloween specific parties and costume parties.

But how do you host a party and...

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3 Essential Tips for a Perfect Loose Leash Walk

Jun 25, 2024

Picture this:

It’s a warm sunny day. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the flowers are blooming. All you want to do is get outside.

You grab your dog’s leash, and they...

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Gear Shy Service Dogs: Five Steps to Confidence

Jun 09, 2024

Does your service dog or service dog in training back away from their harness? Display stress signs when vesting up? Or even run to the other side of the room when the heavier harness comes out?

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How to Train Your Own Service Dog

May 26, 2024

If you came here from my How to Get a Service Dog blog, welcome!

Today we are going to learn all about owner training and the process in the United States.

Before I share my general...

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How to Get a Service Dog (In the United States)

May 26, 2024

Before I start with this post, I first want you to know that I am located in the USA. This information is all the information that applies to my country. If you are located outside of the US, your...

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