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Will You Always Need Treats for Dog Training?

Christine Durrant

When it comes to training our dogs, treats are often our go-to tool. Treats can be highly effective in reinforcing desired behaviors and motivating our furry friends. But the question...

Will You Always Need Treats for Dog Training?

Christine Durrant

When it comes to training our dogs, treats are often our go-to tool. Treats can be highly effective in reinforcing desired behaviors and motivating our furry friends. But the question...

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How To Stop Your Dog From Demand Barking

Christine Durrant

Demand barking can become a very big problem for people and their dogs. It is definitely “treatable” but you have to change the way you do things when it happens....

How To Stop Your Dog From Demand Barking

Christine Durrant

Demand barking can become a very big problem for people and their dogs. It is definitely “treatable” but you have to change the way you do things when it happens....

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How to Tell if Your Dog is Aggressive or Reactive

Christine Durrant

If you ask "Why does my dog bark and lunge on leash?" I am here to help! Having a dog that reacts on leash can be stressful and downright embarrassing....

How to Tell if Your Dog is Aggressive or Reactive

Christine Durrant

If you ask "Why does my dog bark and lunge on leash?" I am here to help! Having a dog that reacts on leash can be stressful and downright embarrassing....

Tools and Tips for Helping Abandoned Animals in Your Community

Tools and Tips for Helping Abandoned Animals in...

Christine Durrant

(Guest Blog Post by Nick Burton) Seeing stray animals and neglected pets in your community can be heartbreaking. The good news is that there are steps you can take to...

Tools and Tips for Helping Abandoned Animals in...

Christine Durrant

(Guest Blog Post by Nick Burton) Seeing stray animals and neglected pets in your community can be heartbreaking. The good news is that there are steps you can take to...

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Training Tips For Dog Resource Guarding

Christine Durrant

Do you have a dog that is a resource guarder? Here are some training tips for resource guarding behaviors in dogs. I cover dogs that guard food and water bowls...

Training Tips For Dog Resource Guarding

Christine Durrant

Do you have a dog that is a resource guarder? Here are some training tips for resource guarding behaviors in dogs. I cover dogs that guard food and water bowls...

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Dog Birthday Party Ideas

Christine Durrant

My top tips on how to throw your dog a birthday party.

Dog Birthday Party Ideas

Christine Durrant

My top tips on how to throw your dog a birthday party.

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The Top 10 Things an Adopted Dog Needs

Christine Durrant

Below is a list of the top 10 things your adopted dog needs. These will help to ensure a smooth transition and can be applied to all dogs, adopted our...

The Top 10 Things an Adopted Dog Needs

Christine Durrant

Below is a list of the top 10 things your adopted dog needs. These will help to ensure a smooth transition and can be applied to all dogs, adopted our...

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Three Important Things Your Reactive Dog Wants ...

Christine Durrant

Three things your reactive dog wants you to know. Reactive dogs need to feel safe and comfortable in their gear. They need our patience and understanding. We need to be...

Three Important Things Your Reactive Dog Wants ...

Christine Durrant

Three things your reactive dog wants you to know. Reactive dogs need to feel safe and comfortable in their gear. They need our patience and understanding. We need to be...

Downsizing With a Pet: A Smaller Space Still Holds Plenty of Love

Downsizing With a Pet: A Smaller Space Still Ho...

Christine Durrant

Downsizing with a pet doesn't have to be hard! Here are some tips to make moving your furry friends less stressful.

Downsizing With a Pet: A Smaller Space Still Ho...

Christine Durrant

Downsizing with a pet doesn't have to be hard! Here are some tips to make moving your furry friends less stressful.

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When Your Adult Dog Looses Their House Training...

Christine Durrant

If your dog suddenly starts having accidents in the home, it’s important to FIRST rule out any underlying medical issue. Please seek the advice of your veterinarian before considering these...

When Your Adult Dog Looses Their House Training...

Christine Durrant

If your dog suddenly starts having accidents in the home, it’s important to FIRST rule out any underlying medical issue. Please seek the advice of your veterinarian before considering these...

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How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping on People

Christine Durrant

Does your dog jump, bark and rush to the door when company arrives at your home? If so, you may consider taking the time to teach your dog a replacement...

How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Jumping on People

Christine Durrant

Does your dog jump, bark and rush to the door when company arrives at your home? If so, you may consider taking the time to teach your dog a replacement...

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Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy - A Systematic...

Christine Durrant

When used properly, a crate can be one of a dog’s favorite places. Because some dogs are destructive, crate training your dog can help keep them from chewing or eating...

Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy - A Systematic...

Christine Durrant

When used properly, a crate can be one of a dog’s favorite places. Because some dogs are destructive, crate training your dog can help keep them from chewing or eating...

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Fun Summer Activities for Dogs

Christine Durrant

Here are some great ways to keep your pup happy over the Summer months. There are many fun, affordable things you can do to help your dog enjoy their Summer.

Fun Summer Activities for Dogs

Christine Durrant

Here are some great ways to keep your pup happy over the Summer months. There are many fun, affordable things you can do to help your dog enjoy their Summer.

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Training Your Dog to Go to and Stay on a Mat or...

Christine Durrant

Wondering how to train your dog to go to a mat or "place"? I have a blog for that! Teaching your dog to go to a mat is a wonderful way...

Training Your Dog to Go to and Stay on a Mat or...

Christine Durrant

Wondering how to train your dog to go to a mat or "place"? I have a blog for that! Teaching your dog to go to a mat is a wonderful way...

Barking! A Natural Behavior for Dogs - FearLess Pet

Barking! A Natural Behavior for Dogs

Christine Durrant

People always ask me: "How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Barking". Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, for some breeds more than others. However, barking can be...

Barking! A Natural Behavior for Dogs

Christine Durrant

People always ask me: "How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Barking". Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, for some breeds more than others. However, barking can be...

Hands-Free Dog Walking & Training Safety - FearLess Pet

Hands-Free Dog Walking & Training Safety

Christine Durrant

I am a big believer in hands-free use when it comes to dogs. The hands-free feature is no doubt convenient and there are many different styles on the market (including ours)...

Hands-Free Dog Walking & Training Safety

Christine Durrant

I am a big believer in hands-free use when it comes to dogs. The hands-free feature is no doubt convenient and there are many different styles on the market (including ours)...