How to Train Your Dog to Walk Nicely on Leash

Feb 03, 2025

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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How to Stop Your Dog's Annoying Barking in the Home

Jan 20, 2025

It is always jarring to be relaxing at night on the couch and suddenly a loud bark storm erupts from your cute little pup. 

I have thrown many plates of food from jumping at the sudden noises....

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Crate Training Made Easy: Solutions to Common Issues

Dec 19, 2024

Crate training is not required for any dog, but it can be incredibly useful to desensitize, especially for emergencies. In vet's offices, dogs are crated before and after procedures, and if you...

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Executive Dysfunction & Dog Training: 5 Helpful Tips

Oct 30, 2024

If you are on the neurodiverse spectrum or even just struggling with chronic illnesses, sometimes the normal activities of life are just completely overwhelming.

This easily flows into dog training...

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5 Essential Cues to Teach Your Dog for the Holidays

Oct 30, 2024

It's November, and the holiday season has officially begun. 

Guests coming over, dinners to make and eat, and maybe even parties with friends.

You might be ready for it (or not like me lol),...

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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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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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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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