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Sara Scott
Jun 24, 20244 min read
The Boom-Be-Gone Protocol: Helping Your Dog Stay Calm During Fireworks Season
Learn the Boom-Be-Gone Protocol to help your dog stay calm during firework season with simple strategies and counter-conditioning exercises.
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Sara Scott
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Is Your Dog's Growling Putting You On Edge? The Surprising Truth About Resource Guarding
Is your dog's growling over food, toys, or space stressing you out? Resource guarding is a common but often misunderstood canine behavior.
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Sara Scott
Jun 4, 20247 min read
Why Your Dog Chews Everything and How to Stop It
Discover why dogs exhibit destructive behavior and learn effective strategies to address and prevent it for a harmonious home environment.
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Sara Scott
May 28, 20246 min read
Rethinking Crate Training: A Modern Approach to Dog Autonomy
Learn when to use and not use a crate to help your dog adapt to your home, improving their autonomy and cognitive health.
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Sara Scott
May 20, 20243 min read
Understanding Behavior Resurgence in Dogs
Understand extinction and behavior resurgence in dogs.
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Sara Scott
May 13, 20243 min read
The Science of Connection: Enhancing Dog-Human Relationships Through Co-Regulation
Unlock the secrets of co-regulation with your dog. Learn practical steps to enhance connection.
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Sara Scott
May 6, 20243 min read
Embracing the Complexity of Canine Behavior: Beyond Basic Training Techniques
Explore the art and science of dog training, where personalization transforms standard methods into tailored solutions for every dog.
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Sara Scott
Apr 29, 20244 min read
Unlocking the Secrets to a Solid ‘Stay’: Build a Reliable Foundation with Your Dog
Explore my guide on building a solid foundation for the ‘stay’ skill.
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Sara Scott
Apr 22, 20247 min read
Leash Training Revolution: The Generous Snack Giver Protocol
Say goodbye to pulling on leash and hello to happy walks. Discover the power of The Generous Snack Giver Protocol.
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Sara Scott
Apr 8, 20246 min read
Safe and Sound on the Go: A Dog Owner’s Guide to Stress-Free Car Rides
Master car rides with your dog! Discover essential manners for stress-free car rides and travel.
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Sara Scott
Apr 1, 20242 min read
🔑 The Secret to Effective Dog Training: It’s Not What You Think
The secret to effective dog training lies beyond the basics. It’s about understanding our dogs as beings capable of emotions and choices.
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Sara Scott
Mar 25, 20248 min read
Separation Anxiety 101 - Proactively Teach Your New Dog Home Alone Skills
Separation anxiety can be a challenge for new dog and puppy owners, but it can be prevented by proactively teaching home alone skills.
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Sara Scott
Mar 12, 20246 min read
Transforming Hyper-Arousal: How to Calm Your Overexcited Dog When Guests Arrive
Calming excited dogs: Use counter conditioning to teach dogs calmness when guests arrive, fostering positive, relaxed greetings.
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Sara Scott
Mar 8, 20244 min read
Demand Barking in Dogs: Understanding and Addressing Unmet Needs
Discover how to understand & address your dog's demand barking by reframing it as an expression of unmet needs & using proactive strategies.
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Sara Scott
Mar 4, 20243 min read
From Growls to Grins: The Key to Understanding and Resolving Dog Aggression
Discover how to transform your dog’s aggression into calm behavior with counterconditioning. Learn the secrets to a happier pet! 🐾
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Sara Scott
Jan 2, 20244 min read
Decoding Dog Training: Shifting the Conversation from Quadrants to Practicing 'Do No Harm’
Shifting the conversation from quadrants to ethical training that practices "do no harm." Learn why we must move beyond the 4 quadrants.
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Sara Scott
Dec 18, 20234 min read
Dog Bites 101 - What You Need to Know
This post offers a comprehensive guide on constructive responses to of bites - from incident handling to prevention methods.
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Sara Scott
Dec 14, 20233 min read
What Makes a Dog Trainer Truly Effective? The Research Tells All
The research says it all - truly effective dog training fuses scientifically-validated methods with real-world clinical expertise.
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Sara Scott
Dec 7, 20234 min read
When Nature Calls But Rain Falls – End the Rainy Day Potty Panic Now
When dogs dread rain disrupting potty time, it causes distress all around. This guide walks through positive training methods to overcome.
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Sara Scott
Dec 4, 20234 min read
Sorry Boss, My Dog Doesn't Care About ROI
We often import capitalist values of maximum productivity into training our dogs. There’s a better way!
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