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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
Feb 19, 202410 min read
Winging It: The Chicken Time Protocol for Harmonious Dog and Cat Introductions
Introducing a cat to a dog-ruled home? Discover the Chicken Time Protocol: a step-by-step guide for peaceful pet introductions.
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Sara Scott
Feb 14, 20244 min read
Journey with Fernando: A Deep Dive into Canine Needs
In January, I met Fernando, a dog with a story of survival on the streets, leading me to explore the canine hierarchy of needs.
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Sara Scott
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Reframing Dog Training: A Guide to Building Better Habits
Discover how integrating consistent dog training into daily life leads to better habits, stronger bonds, and happier dogs.
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Sara Scott
Feb 5, 20243 min read
Tug of War with Your Dog: More than Just a Game
Explore the joys of tug of war with your dog! Learn how this fun game enhances training and strengthens your bond.
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Sara Scott
Jan 26, 20243 min read
Game of Bones: Elevating Your Pup’s Training to Royal Heights
Discover advanced dog training: Balance, novelty, choice, and problem-solving to unlock your pup’s full potential. 🐾
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Sara Scott
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Combating the Post-Holiday Blues: The Mental Health Benefits of Dogs
As the festive lights dim, our dogs emerge as unsung heroes, significantly boosting our mental health.
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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 11, 20232 min read
A Guide to Eliminating Separation Related Behavior
Does your dog panic when left home alone? Separation anxiety causes extreme stress in dogs when separated from their owners.
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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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Sara Scott
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Using an Indoor Drag Line for Your Dog
A drag line for dogs helps manage behavior indoors safely, giving you control without force. Learn how to use one effectively.
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Sara Scott
Nov 22, 20231 min read
The Dog Who Taught Me Gratitude
This season, appreciate your loyal dog. Read my touching tribute to Finntroll, the remarkable dog who taught deeper lessons about gratitude.
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Sara Scott
Nov 20, 20234 min read
A Science-Based Guide to Counterconditioning: How to Effectively Use Learning Theory With Your Dog.
Counterconditioning uses learning theory to reshape a dog's automatic unwanted responses. Retrain your dog's mind with new associations.
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Sara Scott
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Living in a Reactive Building: Navigating Communal Dog Reactivity
This post explores dog reactivity in condo buildings. Learn how stressful encounters in shared spaces negatively condition dogs to react.
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