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08/16/2024

Fascinating animal behavior

08/10/2024

We used to say "leave the dog alone. He has a bone."

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08/09/2024

Dogs That (Susan Garrett)
Imagine there's a secret booster button we could press, and our dog would suddenly turn into a superhero, and we'd have dog training superpowers.

Guess what? I've got that booster button for you, and in our new Shaped by Dog episode, I'm sharing how you can activate it.

The Boost Button For Dog Training Happiness: Activate Your Mind’s Superpowers

It all starts with being present to our presence, hacking for our self talk, and knowing a simple exercise to instantly shift our emotional state.

The great thing about this way of giving your dog training and life with your dog a boost is that you don't need any special equipment, and it won't take hundreds of hours because it begins with our mind.

Each of us has a mind capable of brilliance! And with a few little tweaks, we can all unleash that mindset power to make dog training better.

Let me know in the video comments when you try the tips and how it goes.

Here's to setting our dogs and ourselves up for success!

Susan

P.S. If someone in your life has a new puppy or rescue dog, or is starting in dog sports, or wants to teach their dog new skills or overcome a challenge, this episode will help them get on the happiness fast track.

You are very welcome to forward this email so that we can all make a positive difference to dogs and the people who love them.

08/08/2024

Service

08/04/2024

Puppy behaviors have risks

Have you ever noticed certain dog breeds retain their playful puppy-like behaviors well into their adult and even senior years? But for some of these “Peter Pan” breeds, that also means they retain the possibility of certain kinds of injuries or health issues. In fact, there’s data that suppor...

08/04/2024

08/04/2024

08/04/2024

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08/04/2024

08/01/2024

From Obedience road Connie Cleveland
We spend a lot of time talking about Reward Markers. Do you use a "no-Reward Marker?" That is, can you communicate to your dog that a behavior will not make reward happen?

Especially when your dog is performing the details of the sport, such as fronts, finishes and pivots, it's important that you clearly communicate when he is wrong and when he is right.

Watch this video to learn how I use a “no-Reward Marker” when the dog offers a crooked front, help the dog fix the front, and then use a Reward Marker for the correct performance. By compare and contrast the dog learns exactly what behavior to offer!

07/22/2024

07/18/2024

In the Garden

Summer is when gardens are at their peak, and of course, there is no better garden decoration than your best friend.

The theme for the Summer 2024 AKC Canine Partners News Photo Gallery is “In the Garden.” We are seeking pictures of your dogs enjoying their time in the garden!

Photo Requirements:

jpeg or tif format
The name of your dog(s) and your full name in the file name(s) of your photo(s).
Your picture will look best in a landscape (horizontal, not vertical) photo.
All photos must be accompanied with a photo release form that you can access here.
Please email photos to [email protected] by August 20. You may either email the signed release form with your photo(s) to the same address or fax it to 919-816-4234 or mail it to Penny Leigh, AKC Canine Partners, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617.

Sincerely,

Penny Leigh

07/07/2024

Training thoughts

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06/29/2024

Reminder!

Now is the time to start making plans for the 4th of July for your pup.

If your pup is scared of fireworks and needs medication, contact your vet. Sileo is a medication that works exclusively for sensitivity to sound, or something like trazodone can help with general sedation.

Please also be vigilant with keeping doors and gates closed, and consider setting up gates/barriers in front of doors and leash-walking for pottying only. More pets get lost on the 4th than any other day of the year!

Please also make sure that their collar/tag is on and that their microchip is up to date.

Stay safe and enjoy the upcoming holiday.

06/26/2024

I'm a hot mess in this because I was working in the yard and realized I needed to get this video out. So that you would have time to train your dog before the 4th of July

06/19/2024

Brave

06/19/2024

Training tips

06/19/2024

Please pay attention