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Puppy Heartbreak

Puppy Heartbreak

When we snuggle our new puppy for the first time. When we make that initial connection with coos and wiggles. When we anticipate all the adventures to come. We don’t think about the last time. When we get them settled at home, set them up all cozy in their crate next...
Why I Don’t Teach Sit and What I Teach Instead

Why I Don’t Teach Sit and What I Teach Instead

I’ve spent 20 years watching people cue their dogs to sit. Cue them at the vet, cue them out on walks, cue them before giving them a treat or their meal or affection. The humans will nag them and repeat the cue if it doesn’t happen. Stick a treat in front of their...