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The Power of Human Mindset in Dog Training
A lot of the dog owners that I see and speak to on a day-to-day basis have been conditioned by society to believe that if they give their...
anewleashonlifedog
Nov 9, 20237 min read
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Navigating Dog Interactions: To Greet or not to greet?
There’s nothing nicer for most dog owners than watching their dog run around and doing the things that their dog loves to do most:...
anewleashonlifedog
Sep 16, 20239 min read
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Easy and Unforgettable Dog Portraits - for Free!
Hey there, doggie parents! Have you ever reminisced over old times about old doggos who might have passed on, or are now in their dotage,...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 26, 20237 min read
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Common Dog Training Tips: Myths or Must have's?
If you're anything like me, you've probably encountered your fair share of dog training tips on social media or amongst your circle that...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 23, 20236 min read
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Why A Tired Dog isn’t Always a Good Dog
As a dog trainer, I cringe repeatedly when I see people who are desperate for help with their dog – the dog is destroying the house,...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 19, 20235 min read
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Puppy Preschool: Weighing the Pros and Cons for your New Puppy
When I chat on the phone with potential new clients, and I ask them what training (if any) their dog has done, almost invariably the...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 17, 20236 min read
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Eliminate these 3 words from your Dog Training for Clearer Communication
The Power of Effective Communication Keeping the lines of communication open, clear, and simple should be a priority for dog owners who...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 11, 20235 min read
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The Heart of Communicating with Your Dog 3: Understanding the Negative Marker and Using Punishment
So, if you’ve read my other two blogs in this mini-series (Understanding Reinforcement & Rewards and Understanding the Power of Our...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 8, 20237 min read
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The Heart of Communicating with Your Dog 2: Understanding the Power of Our Tones
Today I thought we might talk about something that can truly make a difference in our interactions with our doggos. The power of using...
anewleashonlifedog
Aug 2, 20235 min read
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The Heart of Communicating with Your Dog 1: Understanding Reinforcement and Rewards
Hi friends, As busy dog owners, it's essential that we learn to communicate clearly and efficiently with our dogs. A big part of that is...
anewleashonlifedog
Jul 31, 20235 min read
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Unleash your Dog Training success: 3 game-changing strategies you can begin using today!
Three dog training tips for busy dog owners
anewleashonlifedog
Jul 15, 20236 min read
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Ten simple ways to help prevent separation anxiety in puppies
Luca the Cocker Spaniel puppy explores outside Ok puppy parents, it’s time to talk about some of the long-term benefits of having your...
anewleashonlifedog
Jun 20, 20236 min read
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My Top Five Dog Training Essential Commands
That every dog should learn! As a dog owner, you want your fur friend to be happy, healthy, and have a great life, but I bet you also...
anewleashonlifedog
Mar 27, 20236 min read
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Cliched Dog Training Advice
As a dog owner, you’ve probably heard a lot of old-fashioned sayings when it comes to training your doggo, but not all of it is...
anewleashonlifedog
Mar 22, 20237 min read
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Client Testimonials
Hank the Bulldog x Keryn is a fantastic dog trainer, she helped us and our dogs achieve the desired outcomes professionally, efficiently...
anewleashonlifedog
Mar 13, 202323 min read
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Help! I don't know what kind of Dog Training I should choose!
What to look for when you look for a Dog Trainer! As a busy dog owner, finding the time to properly train your dog can be a challenge....
anewleashonlifedog
Mar 10, 20235 min read
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Is Your Dog Bossy?
There is a large contingent of dogs out there who live the good life, flying under the radar with their behaviours, and never annoying...
anewleashonlifedog
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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Online Dog Training: A Convenient Way to Train Your Furry Friend
If you're a busy dog-parent, you know that spare time can be hard to come by, and figuring out how to train your dog can be low on your...
anewleashonlifedog
Feb 16, 20235 min read
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How can I get my dog to recall?
One of the things that I, as a dog trainer, am routinely asked is to help people teach their dogs to come back to them when they are...
anewleashonlifedog
Jan 4, 20235 min read
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Preparing my dog for the Holiday Season
With the holiday season fast approaching – a time of busyness, parties, trips, and all kinds of unusual stuff – now is a really good time...
anewleashonlifedog
Dec 1, 20225 min read
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