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dog Training tips

Are you overwhelmed with your dog’s barking, jumping, pulling on leash? From shy dogs to aggressive dogs, I am here to help. You and your dog deserve less stress, more joy and expert advice for fear, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and all the dog training basics. I coach dog parents to use force-free, positive reinforcement training methods to improve life with their dogs.

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Shy dog? Read this!

Did you recently adopt a shy dog? I’ve specialized in working with shy dogs for over a decade; volunteering in a shelter, teaching group dog training classes and coaching private dog training clients. Here are some tips for helping your shy dog.

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Gear tips from a dog trainer: long lines

A long line is a tool that can be useful for training, management and enrichment for many dogs. Learn how to use one and how your dog’s behavior can benefit.

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Make your dog training habits stick

As the new year kicks off, many of us feel an energy for making change. Here are some dog training tips to help you commit, avoid burnout and make the changes you want to see with your dog.

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Dog-proof your holidays

Holidays may mean a change in routine, new visitors to the home, people staying for extended periods, higher numbers of visitors in the home, and gatherings with large spreads of food like the one in the picture above being scoped by the puppy.

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