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General Training

General Training
September 4, 20207Comments

Are You Listening? The REAL reason your dog isn’t food motivated

If you didn’t know this already… Every year we host this crazy, epic, VIP Training Retreat here in my neck of the woods. The event runs for four days, and I’ll

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General Training
September 3, 20202Comments

Inside Out: One Dog’s Journey overcoming Reactivity

“It is 4 am, I wake to my heart pounding in my ears and sweat pouring down my chest.  Morning is near and I am racked with anxiety again. Thoughts

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General Training
August 10, 20207Comments

It’s not about respect: The REAL reason your dog “listens” better to your trainer

Have you ever worked with a trainer and experienced this moment?  You’re fumbling your way through something… And your dog is looking at you like you are crazy… Or perhaps they aren’t looking

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Belgian Malinois walking next to owner with focus
General Training
August 5, 20207Comments

Make it or Break it: How to respond to your dog’s mistakes in training

I sat on the training field, watching him work his dog.  He wanted to show me his heeling - he was hitting some roadblocks and wanted my help troubleshooting.  He called his

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yellow lab with fireworks
General Training
July 1, 20204Comments

Getting Prepared: Tips for managing your dog’s firework anxiety

The 4th of July holiday is fast approaching here in the states... And this… This is the view from my security cameras last year. My neighbor sets off fireworks RIGHT next to my

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2 yellow labs snuggle on the couch
General Training
June 23, 20203Comments

Tough Love: The post I wish I read when I got my first dog

I was talking to someone a while back about personal fitness.  If you didn’t know this about me… I like bread… Carbs are my jam.  And gyms to me are like churches to a

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Dog trainer, Meagan Karnes walks Malinois while in sight of a reactive dog.
General Training
June 17, 20205Comments

Don’t trust your gut: 4 steps to getting your dog’s attention when they check out

I was working with a client the other day… She has a wonderful dog. One that is sweet, social, fun and outgoing…one of those dogs I’d label a total “party girl”. But

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General Training
June 15, 20201Comments

You Get What You Give: The importance of being consistent in dog training

When I was young, my parents taught me to work hard for what I wanted.  So naturally, when I hit high school, and I started dreaming of getting my license and

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General Training
June 10, 20206Comments

Don’t Walk Your Dog: Why we ditch the daily walk to teach Loose Leash Walking

When I had my first dog Koby… Back when I worked too many hours in biotech, with a long commute that stole hours from me every day… And back when I was

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