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Product Review: Activity Matz Garden Game
A snuffle mat like this one can easily replace your dog's bowl (and I recommend you do) as a more engaging way for your dog to search and..


(Guest Post) Expectations Lead to Disappointment
It’s taken me a while to get to this place with Amelia. It’s taken me over 3 years to get here, almost 4 years to realize this, and nearly..


Potty Training: Should I Use Bells?
I personally don’t recommend using bells, where your dog needs to ring it to signal that they need a bathroom break. In general, it’s..

The Most Important Dog Training Lesson..
Working with many dogs of different demeanours, sizes, breeds and ages, I noticed that the most common issue is a lack of proper..


Cat Bells.. But.. On Dogs?? 🐶🐱
The dog and cat world unites! A lot of you know how big I am on preventing unwanted behaviours, as opposed to only reacting/managing them.


Get Your Dog a Harness for This 1 Reason Above All
If you don’t get a harness for any other reason, get it for this 1 reason:
You have probably heard many different opinions on dogs..


Separation Anxiety: 5 Steps/Ideas to Consider
Separation Anxiety: 5 Steps/Ideas to Consider
Separation anxiety is a popular topic when it comes to dog training, or raising a dog in..


(Podcast) #PetParentsAsk Ep. 8: Why Does My Puppy Only Pee in One Spot?
Why Does My Puppy Only Pee in One Spot? Question about potty training. I often see advice from trainers to take the puppy to the same spot..


(Quick Steps) How do you potty train a puppy?
1. Make sure that you monitor their daily water intake to see to it that they're not drinking too much/out of boredom. 2. Log the amount..


What Is the Right Dog Breed for Me?
Read about as many dog breeds as you can, their breed origins, what they're bred for and find Facebook groups about that breed where you can


How Can I Make It So My Dog Likes His Crate?
When it comes to crate training, and the overall association with dogs, there’s a common misconception that a create is meant to provide..


(Podcast) #PetParentsAsk Ep. 6: How to Stop My Puppy From Biting on the Pee Pad?
How to Stop My Puppy From Biting on the Pee Pad? Any tips on how to get my puppy to not bite the pee pad when she's in the crate /playpen..


My Favourite Lesson to Teach a Puppy
Over the years, as a dog trainer, I’ve had multiple opportunities to work with new puppy families of different backgrounds, ways of..

The #1 Reason Behind Your Dog's Every Action
Dog trainers provide group courses, drop-in classes, private training, and even online training. All in the hopes of helping pet parents..


The 5 Reasons Your Puppy Is Crying In The Crate & What You Can Do About It
Crate training is no easy task!
Your schedule is hectic and unpredictable. Some days you have more energy, patience, and time than others.

When to Use a Kong/Chew Toy?
We’re all familiar with Kongs and chewing toys and other dog products that allow our pups and dogs to have a designated item or two to chew


(Podcast) #PetParentsAsk Ep. 1: Puppy Schedule, Tips & Tricks While at Work
I am about to adopt a 10-week-old lab retriever. Can you share your training schedules, tips and tricks, and things for a while at work?..


(✅ Step by Step) Potty Train a Puppy in 6 Quick Steps
1. Monitor your puppy's daily water intake using a doggy water bottle instead of using water bowls (unless you're away).
2. Write down..


Tips for Socializing Your Dog With Other Pets
Aside from coming home to a household that already has a dog, puppies or dogs will also find themselves in homes with other different..


8 Reasons You Should Stop Saying “No” to Your Dog
You and I navigate and make sense of the world around with our voice. And so it’s normal that we try using our voice to guide and train..
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