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Touch!
What is it? Having your dog touch their nose to your open palm or fingers.
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Recall in heel position
Why train it? Recall is one of the most important things you can teach a dog, and we probably don’t have to tell you why! Your goal with...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Recall (with video)
Why train it? Recall is one of the most important things you can teach a dog, and we probably don’t have to tell you why! Your goal with...
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Aug 14, 20243 min read
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Polite Greeting
Why train it? Many dogs love to jump up on people that approach us. Practicing this in a structured environment allows you to teach your...
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Stay Circle (Duration)
How to train stay
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Place
When to use “Place” Working at your desk Watching TV Cooking in the kitchen When guests are visiting Anytime you need to get your dog out...
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Aug 11, 20242 min read
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Shoulder height treats
Why train it?
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Puppy Zen!
What is it? Having your dog not eat food that is presented to them, until you say it’s okay.
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6 on the nose!
Why train it? This is a great exercise for practicing loose leash walking, particularly when you have practiced consistent...
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The Stubborn Dog
Are dogs stubborn? Here's what you need to know about training a 'stubborn dog'.
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Aug 10, 20243 min read
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Let's go!
How to Train Let’s Go! Teach let’s go during your walks, practicing initially at times when your dog is not greatly distracted.
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Aug 10, 20241 min read
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Dog Sociability is a Spectrum
All dogs are individuals and have their own preferences - just like humans! Some people want to go to big concerts and others prefer book...
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Aug 8, 20241 min read
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RELAXATION PROTOCOL
By Suzanne Clothier
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Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Heel, Verbal Cue (Lured)
Why teach heel?
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Stand
Why train it? Sometimes we need our dogs to be in a standing position. Not sitting, but not moving anywhere. This may be the case when...
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Loose leash walking
How to stop your pup from pulling on the leash!
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Aug 8, 20242 min read
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DOWN - VOICE CUE
THIS EXERCISE ASSUMES YOUR DOG UNDERSTANDS THE HAND CUE FOR DOWN. If your pup does not respond correctly to the hand cue for down at...
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Aug 8, 20241 min read
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Voted #2 Dog Trainer in Maryland
Thank you for voting us #2 Dog Trainer in Maryland. We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Citrin was voted the #2 DOG TRAINER IN...
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May 3, 20231 min read
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Nutrition & Training
If your dog is eating right, they will want to perform better and have more energy. Learn more about nutrition, treats, and training.
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Apr 27, 20232 min read
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