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High Expectations, the Cure to Leash Reactivity

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As a trainer, one of the things I hear most often from clients is that their dog has become immune to working with them on a specific issue. “Leash Reactivity” tops the list for me. If you are struggling long term with this issue, then this blog is for you! Let’s start with the most important aspect of working with your dog to correct t...

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Ruthless Rescues

So you decided to save a dog; help a dog whose life may be ended because no one took the time to care for or train him so he becomes a canine ambassador. As a rescue, we truly love people that step up to the plate and help dogs but please know your ins and outs about rescues and dogs. Here's some good information to help you. Not All ...

At The Dog Park

While dog parks are, in theory, a great idea, they can become a scary place because people don't have control over their dogs. Rarely do people understand the instincts or behavior of dogs. They sometimes lack the education of reading body language or simply don't pay attention to the surroundings. Why do people go to the dog park? Mo...

Keep That Crate

We usually all train our puppies to be in a crate. For some, it’s a lifesaver, while others despise the idea of a dog being locked away. I've always been an advocate of crate training for many reasons - and not all are the average ones people first think about. For most dog owners, placing puppies in crates is to limit access for house tr...

Tail of the Boss, Who's April Saulnier?

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April is a professional dog trainer with many additional canine related titles that range from Dog Kennel & Daycare Owner, Therapy Dog Evaluator & Aggression Modifier to Canine Judge & Mentor as well as Dog Rescue Director.