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Get Ready for a Well-Trained Puppy

Get Ready for a Well-Trained Puppy

Welcome to the wonderful world of puppy training! Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or hardened canine expert, teaching your new pup how to be responsive and comfortable in their home is essential for setting them up for a lifetime of learning. In this definitive...
Fears and Phobias

Fears and Phobias

Does your dog shy away from something seemingly harmless like a trash bag blowing in the wind? Does she cower when unfamiliar people come over or start barking uncontrollably at loud noises? Though it can be heartbreaking to witness, we want you to know that these...
Scent Work Training

Scent Work Training

What is Scent Work? AKC Scent Work is a sport that simulates the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent and convey its location to the handler. Dogs are taught to identify essential oils such as birch, clove, anise, and cypress in the same way that detection...
How Dogs Learn

How Dogs Learn

The Two Ways Dogs Learn Dogs learn by association (by emotional response) Human example: We humans learn by association, too. When you meet someone for the first time you come away with an association—positive, negative, or neutral. If you really enjoyed the...