Breaking the Breed Barrier: Why All Dogs Can Learn Without Force
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, with a rich history of serving humans in various capacities, including as hunting...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Apr 12
- 2 min
When Choosing a Dog Trainer: Watch Out for These Red Flags
If you're in the market for a dog trainer, it's important to do your research and choose the right professional for your needs....
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Mar 23
- 2 min
"Why Are Dogs So Noisy? The Science Behind Their Incredible Sense of Smell"
Dogs have an incredibly advanced sense of smell that allows them to detect even the slightest odors and differentiate between them with...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Why Dogs Dig and How to Stop It: Best Practices for Managing the Behavior
Digging is a natural and instinctive behavior for dogs. It is a behavior that serves many purposes such as searching for prey, creating a...
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Jeff Causby, CTDI, ABCDT
- Mar 15
- 3 min
DIY Dog Training
DIY dog training content is a convenient, flexible, and cost-effective way for dog owners to provide their dogs with high-quality training.
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Mar 1
- 2 min
5 Things You Didn't Know About Dogs
Dogs can see in color: It is a common myth that dogs are color blind but that is not the case. Dogs only have two cones in their eyes to...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Feb 15
- 2 min
NO...Your dog does not feel guilt!
Your dog is amoral, the sooner we understand that the better our relationship with them becomes. No doubt online dog shaming is popular...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Jan 22
- 3 min
The Ultimate Guide for Busy Dog Owners
You already have one job; how could you possibly take on the work of being a dog parent as well? Owning a dog is a major responsibility...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Does Your Dog Really "Know" Sit?
Most people say their dog knows sit, however the definition of "knows" tends to vary quite a bit. Depending on who you ask some dogs...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
How Long Does it Take to Train a Dog
How long will it take to train my dog? This is a question I get from clients all the time and it is never easy to answer. Dogs like...
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
Avoid Punishing Your Dog...It Doesn't Work
Punishing your dog for behaviors you don't like will do nothing to help your dog learn what you would rather them do in those situations....
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April Schrader, CPDT-KA
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Keep Your Child Safe Around Dogs
Every year there are around 4.5 million dog bites and over half of dog bite victims are children. Majority of dog bites to children occur...
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Edited by Ken Ramirez
- Apr 13, 2019
- 2 min
Empower Your Puppy Through Choice
I believe it's important to empower animals to make choices. The road to empowerment starts with using choice-rich techniques such as...
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Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
- Feb 8, 2019
- 2 min
Should You Allow Your Dog On The Furniture?
It depends.... Are you able to get your dog off of the furniture without yelling, pulling, yanking, or physically removing them from the...
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Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
- Nov 15, 2018
- 1 min
Why is my dog so nosey???
A dog in the wild spends most of its standing/walking time, foraging for food. These wild dogs are not bored, they are not displaying...
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Jeff Causby, ABCDT
- Sep 24, 2018
- 3 min
Why I use a clicker to train dogs & other animals like birds, cats, rabbits, & horses!
I use a clicker to train my dogs and my clients' dogs because a clicker is the most effective way to communicate with a dog or almost any...
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Jeff @ www.illumiseen.com
- Aug 16, 2018
- 5 min
National Dog Day
National Dog Day is just around the corner. It’s that one special day in a year when you can pamper your pooch and show them how much you...
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Jeffrey Causby, ABCDT
- Dec 26, 2016
- 2 min
Prepare To Train Or Prepare To Fail.
Preparing for a training sessions is more important than the actual training session itself. That's because if you don't prepare THE...
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