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How To Potty Train Your Dog

March 28, 2025 by Lauren Swist Leave a Comment

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One of the biggest obstacles that comes along with training your dog is potty training. House training is probably one of the most frustrating parts of adopting a new dog, especially if this is your first time! 3 Tips To Potty Train Your Dog How Long It Takes House training usually takes between 4-6 months, […]

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How To Choose The Right Dog Training Class For Your Dog

January 29, 2025 by Lauren Swist Leave a Comment

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Welcoming a new furry friend into your life is an exciting and heartwarming experience. Now, as you embark on this wonderful journey together, you might be considering enrolling your pup in a dog training class to ensure they grow into well-behaved and happy companions.  But how do you choose the right dog training class? Don’t […]

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How To Train Your Dog To Stop Barking

December 30, 2024 by Lauren Swist Leave a Comment

How To Train Your Dog To Stop Barking

Every dog owner has at one point had to deal with a dog who barks excessively. This can be an absolute headache for dog owners. As a therapy dog trainer, I have a lot of experience training dogs, including ones that bark excessively. If you’ve just brought home a dog for the first time, and […]

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Positive Reinforcement Techniques for Dog

November 25, 2024 by Lauren Swist Leave a Comment

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If you are training a new dog, using positive reinforcement is the most effective training method. Many people make the mistake of punishing their dogs for bad behavior. This usually leads to your dog being afraid of you and making behavioral problems worse. In reality, you should be rewarding the good behavior of your furry […]

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7 Essential Commands To Teach Your Dog

August 21, 2024 by Lauren Swist Leave a Comment

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If you are adopting a dog into your family for the first time, you might not know what kinds of things you should be teaching your new furry friend. Consistent training is so important for dogs because it helps to build your bond, keeps them mentally stimulated, and teaches them good behavior – whether you’re […]

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