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Tricks for Treats: How, When, and Why to Use Food in Dog Training
There’s more to using treats than just “give the dog a snack.” How we use food matters just as much as the food itself.
Leanne James
1 day ago3 min read
Should You Wait to Spay or Neuter Your Dog?
Most conversations about spay/neuter focus on physical health and population control — both important factors. But timing also plays a role in behavior, brain development, and emotional regulation, and this side of the equation is often less discussed.
Leanne James
Aug 164 min read
Words Matter: Teaching Dogs to Understand Our World, One Cue at a Time
Dogs are brilliant, intuitive learners, but they're not born understanding English (or any human language). Yet we often speak to them as if they should already know what we're saying-and get frustrated when they don't.
Leanne James
Jul 314 min read
Structure Is Kindness: Why Too Much Freedom Can Undermine Your Dog's Behavior and Well-being
When used correctly, confinement isn't punishment, its support. It allows your dog to rest, regulate, and learn how to feel safe and calm within their environment.
Leanne James
Jul 245 min read
The Profound Role of Sleep in Your Puppy's Growth, Behavior, and Development
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Leanne James
Sep 25, 20233 min read
What you need to know about: dog dental "cleanings"
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Leanne James
Aug 9, 20234 min read
Vaccines: How they help our pups!
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Leanne James
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Shock Collars! Why we don't need to cheat and use fear to get the behaviors we want from our compani
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Leanne James
Jul 19, 20235 min read
Pet Insurance- yes it helps but here's what you should consider
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Leanne James
Jun 21, 20234 min read
New baby! Helping create a smooth transition with our pups
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Leanne James
Jun 7, 20235 min read
Leash reactivity: What to do about it
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Leanne James
May 4, 20235 min read
Jumping: It's more than bad manners
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Leanne James
May 3, 20232 min read
Indoor & Backyard Exercise: Helpful activities when we can't get them out as much as they need.
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Leanne James
Apr 19, 20235 min read
Grooming
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Leanne James
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Food manners: From begging to boundaries
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Leanne James
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Exercise - It's not just about going for a walk!
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Leanne James
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Introducing Dogs to your home: Set them up for success
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Leanne James
Jul 27, 20224 min read
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