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Training Tips
Recall Safety and Going Off Leash (The Myth of the 100% Recall)
NEW! Great First Impressions (Introducing dogs using parallel walking)
Just for fun
Living with/Caring For Dogs
Dog-Human Relationship Guide PART 1: What's wrong With me and my dog? (Or, why is my dog a jerk sometimes?) (Covers dominance/alpha theory, dogs that are bully or bossy, how dogs learn and operate, why dogs misbehave)
Dog-Human Relationship Guide PART 2: Build a crazy-great relationship with your dog (Covers: what dogs need in order to learn and behave, punishment and discipline, training approaches)
Dog-Human Relationship Guide, PART 3: A list of attitude-adjusters and relationship-builders (List of practical daily advice for having a well-behaved, respectful, happy dog)
Don’t Lose the Pooch (10 tips to keep your dog from getting lost)
Warm Fuzzies
Not-Dog-Related Blogs:
Adventures with Breast Cancer: Debby Does Chemo
European Travel: Debby Does Destinations
Free Mini Courses (download and work from home!)
Critical First Lessons: 3 important first lessons (attention, recall, and manners), along with tips for common new-dog challenges such as house training, and games you can play with your dog to stay busy and prepare for later skills.
Pseudo-Socialization: Simple, fun approach to socialization when you can’t get out and socialize.
Return-to-Work Prep: A 4-week free online program to help your dog prepare for when you go back to work/school, aimed at preventing separation anxiety.
