Building Blocks of Dog Training

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Let us think of dog training as building a house we need to learn the building blocks of dog training. When building a house you need a good foundation, without that foundation your house would fall apart. So in the beginning you have to go slow, and make sure your concrete has cured before you […]

Cooperative Family Unit

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I talk a lot about having a cooperative family unit. What in the world am I talking about? Instead of trying to dominate your dog, potentially making them afraid of you, you work as a team to figure out how to live together in a positive way. Let us take a new puppy and its […]

Verbal Markers

November 10, 2020 First let me say Happy 245th Birthday to all my Marine brothers and sisters! Don’t get into too much trouble tonight while celebrating! I can not stress the importance of a verbal markers enough. What is a verbal marker? Well, it marks the behavior and predicts the treat, praise and or toy. […]

Essential Oils and Animals

Before I begin, make sure you do your research! I have done mine, you have to do what’s best for you and your family. Remember if you use essential oils that have been adulterated, they can cause serious health issues in our four-legged friends! I use doTERRA essential oils with my family and pets, I […]