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You’ve just adopted a dog or perhaps you’re thinking about adopting but want some professional help with training. Maybe you want to...
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The Well-Trained Dog
- Dec 17, 2022
- 3 min
Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog
Several months ago, someone in one of the online Facebook groups that I’m part of asked what we pet professionals thought a potential...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Navigating the Holidays With Your Pets
The turkey is in the oven and the guests are about to arrive. . .but what about Fluffy and Fido? Will they enjoy having guests around or...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
Keep Your Pets Safe Around Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween is almost here and that means very soon young trick-or-treaters will be at your door, begging for candy. It’s a fun activity...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 15, 2022
- 4 min
Overcoming Your Dog's Fear of Halloween Decorations
A couple of weeks ago one of my dog training clients noted that her dog was “freaking out” at a neighbor’s Halloween ghost decorations...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Oct 8, 2022
- 4 min
What Will Happen to Your Pets When You Die?
Guest post by Susan (last name withheld by request) Every dog and cat should have a Pet Directive. Here’s why. This past month I was...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Aug 11, 2022
- 4 min
The Pros and Cons of Invisible Fences
Invisible fences have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to give dogs some freedom while not straying out of their yard....
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jul 15, 2022
- 1 min
Virginia Tech Study on Behavioral Euthanasia
You’ve tried trainers, behaviorists, management and meds but your dog is still aggressive and biting people. At this stage, behavioral...
The Well-Trained Dog
- Jun 10, 2022
- 4 min
Trust Your Dog
“Trust Your Dog”. Three simple words. They were on a t-shirt worn by a woman at a barn hunt trial in Harrisonburg over the Memorial Day...
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