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Plan Training Before You Bring Your Dog Home

Plan Training Before You Bring Your Dog Home

Most people don’t realize the ideal time to start thinking about training is before you even get a puppy. Many of our clients reach out to us to discuss reputable breeders and training programs before bringing their puppies home. Planning this way allows you to budget efficiently and set up your dog for long-term success […]

The Impact of Unearned Affection on Your Dog's Behavior

The Impact of Unearned Affection on Your Dog’s Behavior

The Impact of Unearned Affection on Dog Behavior We see it always: a dog’s bad behavior correlates with too much unearned affection. While dogs certainly need love, leadership, structure, rules, and consequences, one thing they don’t need is an excess of affection for no reason. Reinforcing Negative Behavior with Unconditional Affection Imagine constantly rewarding your […]