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Nov 20, 20195 min read

Positive Trainers: Defining Ourselves By Our Methods, Not Our Tools

Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I am writing this because I have worked with many people recently who either skipped or quit early...

Aug 13, 20196 min read

Fear or Phobia?

By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc Fear and phobia are often used interchangeably, but they are two very different things....

Sep 7, 20187 min read

Dog Treat Recipes

I have used a variety of store bought dog treats over the years, and have often run into problems finding ones that worked well for...

Jun 26, 20184 min read

Is the Dog Park Right for My Dog?

Many people view dog parks as the most fun place a dog could ever go. The thought of dogs romping around together in the grass brings...

Jun 13, 20185 min read

There is Nothing Wrong with the Dog: Focusing on the Dog You Actually Have

Lately, I have faced my own challenges since getting our puppy, Beowulf. He is a real doll. Fast, spunky, insanely toy driven. Eager...

Jun 7, 20185 min read

Help! My Dog is Afraid of Objects and/or Noises!

This is a great frustration among dog parents and handlers. Our dogs sudden act terrified of something that does not seem scary at all. ...

May 31, 20184 min read

How to Motivate Your Dog for Success

Some dogs love food...any kind of food...any time. Their stomachs seem bottomless. Other dogs could play fetch or tug all day long. ...