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Best Gifts for Dogs & Dog Lovers
With the holidays right around the corner, don't forget to include your dog (and dog lover) in your shopping list. To make it easy, we...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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There's No Time to Train My Dog
For the past few weeks, I've found myself trapped in the "not enough time to train my dog" cycle. Life is busy. Running a business, being...
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Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Ways We Keep Failing Our Dogs Over and Over and Over
As I started writing this blog post, it rapidly spiraled out of control. What started as a list of ways we continually fail our dogs,...
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Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Why Every Dog Should Be Muzzle Trained
It's a dreaded topic. People don't like the idea of a dog being in a muzzle. I know, I know. It's not fun! We get it, but hear us out. We...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read
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The Dog That Lit the Fire
My dog training career started through a fluke sequence of events that landed me to where I am today. A little hard work, some...
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Jan 4, 20232 min read
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My Dog Isn't Food Motivated
Positive reinforcement works. The science doesn’t lie. One of the best ways to train a dog is by rewarding them with food for good...
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Dec 20, 20224 min read
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When My Kids & Dogs Collide
Flopping like a fish on the floor, I pick up my screaming toddler and make a quick exit to the car. I quickly scan the parking lot....
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Nov 11, 20223 min read
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Top Ten Training Supplies
Starting the training journey can feel a bit overwhelming, and there are dozens upon dozens upon dozens of things on the market waiting...
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Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Boredom Blues: 5 Things to Do With Your Dog This Winter
Ever get stumped on how to entertain your dog? The weather isn't cooperating, there's a serious lack of space, you own a working breed...
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Oct 12, 20223 min read
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The Dog That Humbles You
I recently took in a foster. A whole 38 pounds of pure chaos, sweetness, kangaroo hops, cuddles, and shark teeth all rolled into one...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
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Why Doesn't My Dog Listen?
"My dog has selective hearing." "My dog only comes when he wants to." "She knows how to sit, but she won't do it when guests come over."...
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Jul 24, 20224 min read
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Management is More Than a Bandaid
Let's be real. People are less than thrilled when we (the trainers) start talking about management. A client asks about counter surfing,...
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Jul 7, 20223 min read
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Kids & Canines: Top 10 Tricks for Success!
It's a question I get a lot. How do you manage all your dogs side-by-side with three young kids? My reaction is usually to joke about how...
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Jun 20, 20224 min read
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Unpopular Opinion: Dog Breed Matters
Should all breeds of dogs be treated the same? In a world where the argument about Pit Bulls and Rottweilers continues, we are here to...
havanadogtraining
Jun 2, 20224 min read
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The Really Bad Dog
Have you ever had a bad dog? I'm not talking about the "okay" dog. I'm talking about the REALLY. BAD. DOG. Your own personal "Marley and...
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May 24, 20227 min read
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