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Positive Reinforcement: Training Dogs with What They Love

Positive Reinforcement: Training Dogs with What...

Christine Durrant

Training a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both the pet and the owner. However, traditional methods that rely on punishment and pain can create a...

Positive Reinforcement: Training Dogs with What...

Christine Durrant

Training a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both the pet and the owner. However, traditional methods that rely on punishment and pain can create a...

How to Read Your Dog's Body Language

How to Read Your Dog's Body Language

Christine Durrant

Learning how to read your dog's body language is an important part of being a pet parent. Being able to tell when your dog is stressed, happy or afraid can...

How to Read Your Dog's Body Language

Christine Durrant

Learning how to read your dog's body language is an important part of being a pet parent. Being able to tell when your dog is stressed, happy or afraid can...

Resource Guarding in Dogs

Resource Guarding in Dogs

Christine Durrant

Understanding and Addressing Resource Guarding in Dogs: The "Add Value on Approach" Method Resource guarding in dogs can be a concerning behavior for many pet parents. It occurs when a...

Resource Guarding in Dogs

Christine Durrant

Understanding and Addressing Resource Guarding in Dogs: The "Add Value on Approach" Method Resource guarding in dogs can be a concerning behavior for many pet parents. It occurs when a...

The Best Collar to Stop Your Dog from Pulling

The Best Collar to Stop Your Dog from Pulling

Christine Durrant

If you wonder “What is  the best type of collar to stop pulling”? or  “What is the best type of dog harness to stop pulling?”   Here are the answers: ...

The Best Collar to Stop Your Dog from Pulling

Christine Durrant

If you wonder “What is  the best type of collar to stop pulling”? or  “What is the best type of dog harness to stop pulling?”   Here are the answers: ...

Training Dogs With E-Collars vs. Positive Reinforcement

Training Dogs With E-Collars vs. Positive Reinf...

Christine Durrant

Several studies have shown the detrimental effects of ecollars on dogs’ well-being. For instance, a study published in 2018 in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that dogs trained with...

Training Dogs With E-Collars vs. Positive Reinf...

Christine Durrant

Several studies have shown the detrimental effects of ecollars on dogs’ well-being. For instance, a study published in 2018 in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior found that dogs trained with...

Dog Reactivity Caused by Lack of Socialization

Dog Reactivity Caused by Lack of Socialization

Christine Durrant

One of the most prevalent reasons dogs develop reactive behaviors is a lack of proper socialization during their critical developmental stages. As a reactive dog expert, I cannot stress enough...

Dog Reactivity Caused by Lack of Socialization

Christine Durrant

One of the most prevalent reasons dogs develop reactive behaviors is a lack of proper socialization during their critical developmental stages. As a reactive dog expert, I cannot stress enough...

How to Treat Anxiety and Fear In Dogs

How to Treat Anxiety and Fear In Dogs

Christine Durrant

Anxious Dogs - How to Help Having a dog with anxiety comes with it's challenges. Here are some ways to help our anxious dog: Create a safe space: Provide your...

How to Treat Anxiety and Fear In Dogs

Christine Durrant

Anxious Dogs - How to Help Having a dog with anxiety comes with it's challenges. Here are some ways to help our anxious dog: Create a safe space: Provide your...

How To Teach Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle

How To Teach Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle

Christine Durrant

Training your dog to wear a muzzle requires patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. By starting with familiar objects, allowing voluntary interaction, and gradually increasing the duration and complexity of the...

How To Teach Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle

Christine Durrant

Training your dog to wear a muzzle requires patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. By starting with familiar objects, allowing voluntary interaction, and gradually increasing the duration and complexity of the...

Tips on How to Read The Body Language of a Fearful Dog

Tips on How to Read The Body Language of a Fear...

Christine Durrant

Body Language of Fearful Dogs When a dog is feeling fearful or anxious, their body language will often give clues to their emotional state. Some common signs of fear in...

Tips on How to Read The Body Language of a Fear...

Christine Durrant

Body Language of Fearful Dogs When a dog is feeling fearful or anxious, their body language will often give clues to their emotional state. Some common signs of fear in...

a photo of a black, Boston terrier laying in a pile of dog treats

The Benefits of Using High-Value Treats in Dog ...

Christine Durrant

High-value treats are typically more flavorful and appealing to dogs than their regular kibble or everyday snacks. These treats can capture your dog’s attention and keep them motivated, which is...

The Benefits of Using High-Value Treats in Dog ...

Christine Durrant

High-value treats are typically more flavorful and appealing to dogs than their regular kibble or everyday snacks. These treats can capture your dog’s attention and keep them motivated, which is...

a photo of a black and tan Pomeranian representing a blog about the reasons dogs become reactive

Why Dogs Become Reactive

Christine Durrant

Understanding the root causes of reactive dog behavior is essential for providing the appropriate training and support. Reactivity in dogs can manifest in various forms such as barking, lunging, or...

Why Dogs Become Reactive

Christine Durrant

Understanding the root causes of reactive dog behavior is essential for providing the appropriate training and support. Reactivity in dogs can manifest in various forms such as barking, lunging, or...

Home Tips for Pet Parents

Home Tips for Pet Parents

Christine Durrant

**Guest Blog by Nick Burton**Home Maintenance Mastery: Essential Tips for Pet OwnersMaintaining a clean and safe home environment is crucial for any pet parent. Pets bring joy and companionship, but...

Home Tips for Pet Parents

Christine Durrant

**Guest Blog by Nick Burton**Home Maintenance Mastery: Essential Tips for Pet OwnersMaintaining a clean and safe home environment is crucial for any pet parent. Pets bring joy and companionship, but...

a photo of a German Shepard dog being offered a treat as a photo for a blog on to choose a dog trainer

How To Choose a Good Dog Trainer

Christine Durrant

Choosing the Right Dog Trainer: Avoiding Red Flags and Embracing Compassionate Methods Finding the perfect dog trainer can be a daunting task, but it’s crucial for your furry friend’s well-being...

How To Choose a Good Dog Trainer

Christine Durrant

Choosing the Right Dog Trainer: Avoiding Red Flags and Embracing Compassionate Methods Finding the perfect dog trainer can be a daunting task, but it’s crucial for your furry friend’s well-being...

a photo of a young woman with a long dog training lead at a park teaching a dog to stay

How to Proof Stay Using a Long Lead

Christine Durrant

Proofing stay with your dog using a long lead is an important skill to teach your puppy. Stay is a fundamental cue that helps keep your dog safe and well-behaved in...

How to Proof Stay Using a Long Lead

Christine Durrant

Proofing stay with your dog using a long lead is an important skill to teach your puppy. Stay is a fundamental cue that helps keep your dog safe and well-behaved in...

No Escape Collars for Fearful and Recently Adopted Dogs

No Escape Collars for Fearful and Recently Adop...

Christine Durrant

Recently rescued dogs and fearful dogs can often have a strong instinct to flee when they feel scared or overwhelmed. This can be a dangerous behavior, especially if the dog...

No Escape Collars for Fearful and Recently Adop...

Christine Durrant

Recently rescued dogs and fearful dogs can often have a strong instinct to flee when they feel scared or overwhelmed. This can be a dangerous behavior, especially if the dog...

Thriving as a Digital Nomad with a Pet: Essential Tips for Success

Thriving as a Digital Nomad with a Pet: Essenti...

Christine Durrant

Navigating the journey of being a digital nomad with a pet combines the freedom of remote work with the joy of companionship. This lifestyle offers unique challenges but also provides...

Thriving as a Digital Nomad with a Pet: Essenti...

Christine Durrant

Navigating the journey of being a digital nomad with a pet combines the freedom of remote work with the joy of companionship. This lifestyle offers unique challenges but also provides...