I am a big believer in trying to learn and grow from past experiences, especially the ones that challenged us the most. Here is my list of 6 challenges that made me a better pet parent and dog trainer.
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“Oh hi there #furrend, totally didn’t see you there. Since you are though, would you mind scratching my ears and giving me a treat?” BJ stares at us and will sometimes paw at us to get our attention if she wants something. How does your pet ask you for affection?
BJ’s weekend plans are the same as last weekend and the weekend before that and the weekend before that... What are you doing with your pets this weekend? #NetflixAndChill or #OutdoorExcursion? Tell me in the comments! Bonus points for pics of your pets!
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We were happy to win a WONDERFUL prize package from @kongcompany! I use #kongdogtoys personally for our dogs and recommend them to all my clients. In addition to toys, we received #Kong treats too! (As you can see BJ is VERY excited about these. 😂) #KongDog
Spay-neuter is the key to ending pet overpopulation and keeping adoptable pets out of our shelters. If you or someone you know needs help with spay-neuter costs, please visit the spay-neuter page of our website. https://t.co/a6gd7LKD2C
- Learn to Speak Dog & Teach Your Kids -
Many dog bites could be prevented if parents & children were aware of the subtle communication signs that dogs send when they are anxious.
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Training Trouble Shooting: Our Dog Knows What I Want Them To Do But Chooses Not To Listen
This is a common complaint that I get from clients and potential clients. If a dog isn’t consistently responding to a cue, odds are they just haven’t learned the cue completely yet!
The next time your pooch doesn’t respond to a cue that you think they understand, take note of the environment. Are things busier than usual? What distractions are present? Is your dog anxious or worried about something?
In my new blog post I spill the beans and let you know some of the things that I have noticed that professional dog trainers (including myself) tend to do with our own dogs that the average dog parent does not.
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possible, and I have a much healthier work/life balance. Thanks to all who have supported me on this journey and I look forward to sharing all the other fun and new opportunities PPA will bring in the years to come! #ProfessionalPawsAcademy#DogTraining#PositiveDogTraining
This time last year, the pandemic was new and raging all around us as people tried to figure out what to do to stay safe and continue working to keep their families fed. This time last year I was still working for a major pet retailer...
& didn’t know that I would be starting my own business in just 6 months. It was scary to leave something that had become so comfortable and routine, but I couldn’t be happier with my decision to leave. I am able to help more families as a small business owner than I ever dreamed