Stop asking your dog to sit!

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Sit is one of the very first things most people teach their new puppy or dog and it definitely has its uses but it’s more often misused when there might be more productive and compassionate approaches. BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET: The ground can be cold, wet, icy or dirty. Here in Canada it’s often covered […]

Dogs who jump on people: why ignoring won’t work! (and what will)

Dogs who jump on people: why ignoring won't work (and what will)

You know what they say about an ounce of prevention so let’s start with WHY dogs jump on people and how we might prevent it in the first place. The biggest reason is simply that it was a rewarding experience from the start. Face/muzzle licking between dogs is normal and most often seen in puppies […]