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Using Redirection as a Training Tool for your Dog

Using Redirection as a Training Tool for your Dog

By Jennifer • on July 10, 2009

Redirection is a wonderful way to change your dog’s behavior and replace it with a behavior that you would prefer. Many dogs do not respond well to negative reinforcement but prefer a more positive approach to behavior modification. With this audio clip, I will

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The Beagle Dog Breed

The Beagle Dog Breed

By Jennifer • on July 9, 2009

The Beagle is probably one of the cutest dogs in the Hound Group. They come in a 13 inch and a 15 inch height and many would love to argue which one makes the best hunter. Beagles are great family dogs, but they do require

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Things To Do with Your Dog: Flyball

Things To Do with Your Dog: Flyball

By Jennifer • on June 15, 2009

Flyball! If you have a high energy dog, then you know how difficult it is to keep your dog out of trouble.  Dogs that aren’t kept busy enough will usually find their own things to do…and it’s usually not what you wan them to do! Activities such as digging, barking, tearing up the living

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Understanding Your Dog’s Breed

Understanding Your Dog’s Breed

By Jennifer • on June 11, 2009

There is great value in knowing the breed of your dog because many of their behaviors stem from their breed and what they were bred for originally. For instance: I got Leon when he was only eight weeks old and we were

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Therapy Dog Corner

Therapy Dog Corner

By Jennifer • on May 30, 2009

Leon at a Therapy Gig with a New Friend Many of you know that my little Chihuahua, Leon, is a registered therapy dog with the Delta Society

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