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Dog training and behavior advice from Certified Trainer, Michelle Wieser
Puppy Socialization: the first 16 weeks
Between the age of 3 and 16 weeks, puppies go through a critical socialization period. This is a sensitive period of development where puppies learns to communicate and relate to other dogs, people, a... ...more
Puppies
February 20, 2024•3 min read
7 Tips for bringing home a new pup
You're excited for the arrival of your new pup! You have all the necessary, and maybe some unnecessary, gear (did you really need matching sweaters?). You're ready for hiking, camping, ball throwing, ... ...more
Puppies
February 20, 2024•3 min read
Is your dog ready for off-leash adventures?
There's nothing more soothing than wandering in the forest with my dog. It's our time to de-stress, connect, enjoy the silence... and the squirrels. Daily walks have been a part of my life for 20 year... ...more
Manner Training
February 20, 2024•3 min read
What is Nosework?
Dog's have incredible noses. We have about 5 million cells devoted to smelling; dogs have up to 220 million. They also have four times the brain power devoted to processing scents. We smell "banana br... ...more
Nosework
February 20, 2024•3 min read
Reducing Fearful and Reactive Behavior
Many dogs struggle to stay relaxed when they see another dog, a person, sound, or other trigger, and end up reacting with an intense stress response. For these dogs, it's extremely important to to ad... ...more
Behavior Problems
February 20, 2024•3 min read
Change the focus with modern, positive training
I can say from experience, that living with a dog with behavior problems is tough. Dogs who develop moderate to severe behavior problems often struggle with fear, frustration, anxiety or a lack of sel... ...more
Behavior Problems
February 20, 2024•2 min read
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