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Potty Training from a Complete Standpoint

“How do I get my dog to stop using the bathroom in the house?” is a question I receive on…

4 years ago

Dogs and Children: Appropriate Interactions Between

Ruthie and Child. Photo credit: Kate Morris. Dogs and children are very much alike. There are many similarities between dogs…

6 years ago

No Bark, All Bite: The dangerous consequences of bark collars

Whether the sound is “woof, woof,woof,” “bork, bork, bork,” or “yip, yip, yip,” we can all agree that there is…

6 years ago

The Mouse That Dropped the Dog Trainer

The average house mouse weighs around a half of an ounce. That's all it took to put me in the…

6 years ago

Understanding Reactivity Thresholds in Our Dogs

A common thought process that I encourage a lot of people to consider is what I call, “Reactivity Threshold.” This…

6 years ago

The Importance of Socialization

The undeniable importance of early socialization cannot be understated. The goal period for socialization is 7-24 weeks old. The rule…

6 years ago

When Passions Merge

My name is David and I'm the full-time dog trainer at Petco in Barboursville, WV. My dog training journey started in…

6 years ago
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