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When three is a crowd: My husband, Jason, and I started with two dogs when we moved into our new home, Maverick and Keiko - both Shiba Inu's. Being that the two do...
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How to Choose a Dog Trainer
“A good professional should be able to help you to form a stronger and healthier bond with your dog” “With every Trainer, as with every tool, you need to find the professional who fits your philosophy and values, and you should first have a conversation with him or her about views and methods before [...]
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Canine First Aid?! Really? I don’t need it…
Maybe you didn’t know canine first aid existed until now, or maybe you thought it was unnessesary and over-the-top for crazy “dog people”, but let me as you this… What would you do in this situation? You are at the dog park and you see a dog choking on a stick You are out [...]
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A Happy Update From a Client
Finnley, a bouncing chocolate labradoodle puppy, attended my puppy level group sessions with his owner Kim and her two little kids. Finnley, as puppies do, was mouthing, nipping, and jumping (among other things) and especially around her small kids. His progression in class was normal, but not solved by the end of our sessions. Some months [...]
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“Merles Door”- A must read!
You might guess by the title why I picked this book up while wandering the isles at Petsmart for something totally unrelated. (If you don’t know… My dogs name is Merlin, or Merle for short- among other names) Most of the books in my growing home library are “educational”, not story books per say. Yes, I’m just [...]
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New house? How to move with your pets
So you’re moving. Your life is full of excitement, stress and chaos… Have you considered how your pets feel about all this? Animals thrive on routine and the safe sense of “home”. That’s all about to change. To avoid “run away” animals, or behavioral issues, read on for some tips Step 1- A trip [...]
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Vet Insurance: is it worth it?
Well I don’t know for sure if I can answer that question for you. That is a question I asked myself over and over for the last 6 years. After adding in a 3rd dog to my personal pack this year, I took the plunge and researched vet insurance options once again. What you need to know:vet [...]
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“Calm & Consistent, Patient & Persistent” – not just a catchy slogan!
Here’s to creating a Zen you, and then a Zen Dog. “Calm & Consistent, Patient & Persistent” – Yep, that’s my message and it has been since 2007 when I started this company. It’s one of the few things around here that hasn’t changed! I truly believe in each word and its very specific meaning and relationship [...]
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Cesar Millan 2010- Thoughts from a Trainer
I know I said I would write about my experience at the Cesar Millan Seminar that I attended in October 2010, and I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to do so. First, I have to say it was WAY better than the 2007 Seminar we attended in Seattle. Cesar has improved his speaking [...]
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Stay Calm and Assertive Canada!
Nothing has improved my skills as a dog trainer more than simply keeping an open mind. I see too many trainers stuck in their box. Whether they choose to train by “choke” chains or by ”positive reinforcement”. They are SURE they are correct in their methods. We, as dog trainers, all (or at least most of us) truly have your dogs best interest at heart and are doing what we know how to do to achieve your goals with your dog. We just have different means of getting there.
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