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Your resource for dog training, behavior therapy, and canine behavioral health articles, videos, and quick tips, from our team of certified dog trainers, behavior consultants, and veterinary behaviorists.

The Ultimate Puppy Parenting Guidebook

A Free, Step-By-Step Guide for Raising Puppies Ages 2-6 Months Having a new puppy is EXCITING! It can also be overwhelming and stressful. We get it. Raising a puppy is hard work. And if you’re like most puppy parents, you’re...
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Coming Soon: NATURE-DRIVEN NURTURE™

Several years ago, we started to wonder… What would dog training look like if every dog owner had access to simple, practical resources that helped them understand their dog’s natural instincts, innate drives, and individual behavior needs? What kinds of...
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Live Webinar July 14th: Learn to Speak Dog!

WHEN: July 14, 6pm PT/9am ETWHERE: Facebook Live! (sign-up link below) Do you wish your dog could talk to you and tell you their feelings? Your dog is talking to you all the time–just not with words. Dogs use their...
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Canine Teenagers: Navigating Early Adolescence with Your Growing Pup

A Behavioral Guide for Owners of Dogs Ages 6- to 12-Months Your puppy is growing up! As puppies enter early adolescence, it is important to understand that – just like human teenagers – their behavior will naturally change and develop,...
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How to Potty Train Your Puppy

The Essential Info You Need to Get (& Keep) Your Pup’s Potty Training on Track! Potty training a puppy takes effort and consistency, but it is generally a fairly straightforward process if you follow some simple rules and guidelines.  ...
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6 Reasons Your Puppy is Biting You

Puppies. So soft and cute. So snuggly and playful. And sometimes, SO BITEY. While 99.5% of puppy biting isn’t meant to cause us harm, those needle-sharp teeth can still really hurt! It’s not surprising that puppy biting is a behavior...
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