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07/21/2026

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07/11/2026

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Finally!!! I am so excited to see this in my lifetime!




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When the Joint Standards of Practice launched in 2018, four organizations came together around a shared commitment to science-based, humane, and ethical animal training. Since that time we have expanded our signatories and updated the JSOP. With the newly updated standards we have grown even more.

Current signatories:
- Assistance Dogs International
- APDT
- Grisha Stewart Academy
- IAABC
- IAABC Foundation
- KPA
- Science Matters
- Understand Horses
- Victoria Stilwell Academy / Positively

We are incredibly proud to now include these signatories to our ethical Standards for training and behavior:
- The Academy of Pet Careers
- Animal Training Academy
- Atlas Assistance Dogs
- Carefree Companion
- Good Dog Academy
- Treating Separation Anxiety In Dogs
- Peaceable Paws LLC
- The Canine Behaviour College
- The Phenix Advocacy Center for Canine Professionals

We are excited to continue to watch the JSOP grow. As more and more organizations come together to promote a modern and ethical approach to behavior change, we look forward to a future of collaboration.

If your organization is interested in becoming a part of our growing coalition, we would love to hear from you.

Read it here:
https://iaabc.org/en/standards-of-practice

07/10/2026

Thank you Doggone Safe!
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Always supervise interactions between children and dogs.

07/07/2026

Thank you, Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.!

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Does your dog like it when you pet their head for doing something you like? Are you sure?

Head pats are often a perfect example of “poisoning the cue,” or creating an association between something your dog doesn’t like with a cue, like coming when called.

I enjoyed talking about this issue (so so common!) in this week’s blog post. I challenged readers to pay attention to their dog’s reaction with they reinforce them, asking the question, was it truly reinforcement, or was it actually something that put your dog off and made them less likely to respond the way you wanted.

Examples from you all? I’ll bet you have a ton of them. (Because, uh, we are human.)

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07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Thank you Doggone Safe!
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07/02/2026

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The 4th is right around the corner!

A little preparation can make a big difference in helping your dog or cat feel safe during the upcoming holiday. Check out some of our tips to ensure everyone has a fun, safe, and stress-free celebration.

What helps your pet stay calm during fireworks? Share your favorite tips in the comments! ⬇️

06/25/2026

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Hot days are here!

Enjoy some of our helpful suggestions to keep your pet safe during the hot summer months.

06/18/2026

"Be very choosy about which trainer you hire. It's still the case that you could hire somebody who's going to come and make it worse." That's Jean Donaldson of The Academy for Dog Trainers talking about how careful we have to be when hiring a dog trainer to make sure that we only hire someone who will use modern, reward-based methods. The full conversation is full of tips about resource guarding in dogs. Jean also tells us why she wrote the second edition of her book Mine!. This book is a must-read if you have a resource-guarding dog!

Listen to The Pawsitive Post in Conversation wherever you get your podcasts, watch on Youtube, or do both and read a transcript on my blog (link in bio).

Mine! is available wherever books are sold.

06/17/2026

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Get Your Pet Fourth of July Ready! 🐾

The fireworks, celebrations, and gatherings will be here before we know it! Now is the perfect time to stock up on essentials that can help keep your pets comfortable, safe, and happy throughout the holiday.

Visit our Summer collection to find products designed with your pet's well-being in mind, from enrichment items and calming aids to safety essentials and festive accessories.

Shop now and help your furry friends enjoy a stress-free holiday! ❤️🤍💙

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