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5 Confidence Building Games For Dogs

Last updated on June 21, 2018 By Jen Gabbard 1 Comment

Is your dog shy around strangers? Are they get anxious in new situations? If so chances are your dog could benefit from some confidence building exercises -- and one … [Read more...]

5 Dog Training Lessons I Learned The Hard Way

Last updated on March 18, 2018 By Jen Gabbard 3 Comments

When it comes to dog training there's no doubt that we learn a lot of valuable information from "do this to achieve this" articles, but there's also value in … [Read more...]

How I Stopped My Dog From Barking at the TV

Last updated on January 25, 2018 By Jen Gabbard 3 Comments

Does your dog freak out at the TV? Do they get jump up and try to chase any cat that appears on the screen? Are your nature documentary viewings ruined by your dog's … [Read more...]

5 Myths About Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Last updated on January 16, 2018 By Jen Gabbard Leave a Comment

Separation anxiety in dogs can be difficult to treat, yet I've read over & over again that there's one magical tip that can cure it overnight. Unfortunately it's … [Read more...]

5 Common House Training Issues & How to Fix Them

Last updated on December 14, 2017 By Jen Gabbard 3 Comments

I've written about how to potty train your puppy before, but I haven't spent adequate time addressing the issues many of us face during the process. I've gotten a … [Read more...]

10 Fun Brain Games For Dogs

Last updated on June 10, 2018 By Jen Gabbard 7 Comments

Looking for some fun ways to entertain your dog and keep them mentally stimulated? If so you should start adding brain games to their routine. Mentally … [Read more...]

10 Tips That Make Dog Training Easier

Last updated on November 16, 2017 By Jen Gabbard 8 Comments

What's the first word that comes to mind when you hear the term dog training? Chances are it's not the word easy. Dog training can be a challenge, and it's … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Managing Canine Separation Anxiety

Last updated on May 4, 2018 By Jen Gabbard 1 Comment

Dealing with canine separation anxiety sucks. My dog Carter had a pretty bad case and it was heart breaking to watch. He'd panic every time I left the house, and … [Read more...]

25 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog Happy

Last updated on May 6, 2018 By Jen Gabbard 9 Comments

Looking for some ways to make your dog happy? You've come to the right place. From a little more snuggle time on the couch to switching up your dog walking … [Read more...]

How to Keep Dog Training Fun By Switching Up The Rewards

Last updated on August 12, 2017 By Jen Gabbard 15 Comments

I learned about reward based dog training many years ago, but I certainly wasn't a natural. I could teach my dog to sit by holding a piece of kibble over their head … [Read more...]