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Argot Animal Training We offer humane and practical dog training lessons for the every day dog. Headquartered in Columbia, Mo, with remote video lessons available.

Training your dog doesn't have to feel like a chore - it can make your life (and your dog's) easier instead.

Let's talk about walks...Walks are great, but... walks aren't an innate "need" for dogs. Walks are one of many ways to m...
14/07/2025

Let's talk about walks...

Walks are great, but... walks aren't an innate "need" for dogs. Walks are one of many ways to meet your dog's needs.

The dog needs we are trying to meet with walks are:
1 - exercise
2 - enrichment
3 - socialization

Sometimes a walk isn't the best or safest option. During a heat wave it may not be safe to walk your dog during the daytime.

For many dogs a leash walk also isn't enough on its own. This is especially true for higher energy dogs!

Try other ways to meet your dog's needs when its hot! Protect your pup from heat related illnesses this summer.

Follow to see examples of other ways you can provide your dog exercise, enrichment, and socialization this month. Stay cool!

We still have July openings!If you want your dog to be less worried about fireworks next year or to be more prepared for...
07/07/2025

We still have July openings!

If you want your dog to be less worried about fireworks next year or to be more prepared for polite behavior with guests next time, now is the best time to start!

Scroll right to see more of Juniper!Juniper is mildly upset by fireworks. He startles or seeks comfort after really loud...
04/07/2025

Scroll right to see more of Juniper!

Juniper is mildly upset by fireworks. He startles or seeks comfort after really loud booms, or whistles (same for thunder), but isn't scared the entire time and stays fairly calm, if occasionally a little nervous. My family rates him 2/5 đź’Ą. Our fireworks plan for him helps lower his overall background stress and reduces the impact of the fireworks on him, to help prevent him from becoming more afraid of them in the future.

Every dog reacts to fireworks a little differently, and dogs who are more or less fearful may need different kinds of support to set them up for fireworks success.

What is your fireworks preparedness plan for your pets?

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Scroll right to see more of River!River is very scared of fireworks: her family rates her 4/5 đź’Ą. They have a plan in pla...
03/07/2025

Scroll right to see more of River!

River is very scared of fireworks: her family rates her 4/5 đź’Ą. They have a plan in place to minimize her exposure to fireworks for now, and are working with her to help her reduce her fear of fireworks for the future.

Every dog reacts to fireworks a little differently, and dogs who are more or less fearful may need different kinds of support to set them up for fireworks success.

What is your fireworks preparedness plan for your pets?

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03/07/2025

🎆🎇🎆 It's big time fireworks time TOMORROW!!! 🎆🎇🎆

If your dog isn't too scared by them, you can use those real-world noises as an opportunity to teach your dog that big loud noises aren't so bad after all too, the same way as you do with recordings. After you hear the boom, treats rain from the sky for your dog.

If your dog is freaked out already, it's time to make a fireworks preparedness plan:

* UPDATE YOUR DOG'S MICROCHIP AND ID TAG, AND TAKE AN UP TO DATE PHOTO! A significant amount more dogs go missing during fireworks and thunderstorms than other times. Be prepared to make sure your dog had the best chance possible to get back home if they accidentally get loose.

* Try out different white/brown/pink noises, calming music, etc, to see which your dog reacts most calmly to, and which seems to drown out the noises for your dog best.

* If your vet has said that your dog needs meds for events like this, ask them as far ahead of the 4th of july as possible. Remember that it takes time to fill prescriptions, and your vet will be busy this time of year! Be patient and kind, and show a little more appreciation for your vet staff this month.

* Prepare some calming soothing enrichment activities for your dog. A good easy option is using kong or lick mat style toys and freezing them with wet food, peanut butter, or unflavored, unsweetened greek yogurt in/on them. Always double check that whatever you're using is safe for dogs.

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Scroll right to see more of Bear!Here are some things Bear's family does to set him up for success when fireworks are at...
03/07/2025

Scroll right to see more of Bear!

Here are some things Bear's family does to set him up for success when fireworks are at their loudest. They rate him 1/5 đź’Ą, not very scared of fireworks, but he doesn't love when they wake him up from a nap.

Every dog reacts to fireworks a little differently, and dogs who are more or less fearful may need different kinds of support to set them up for fireworks success.

What is your fireworks preparedness plan for your pets?

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02/07/2025

2 more days in our countdown!!! 🎆🎇🎆 -- have you started hearing real fireworks at night yet? We've started hearing some in our neighborhood!

If your dog isn't too scared by them, you can use those real-world noises as an opportunity to teach your dog that big loud noises aren't so bad after all too, the same way as you do with recordings. After you hear the boom, treats rain from the sky for your dog.

If your dog is freaked out already, it's time to make a fireworks preparedness plan:

* UPDATE YOUR DOG'S MICROCHIP AND ID TAG, AND TAKE AN UP TO DATE PHOTO! A significant amount more dogs go missing during fireworks and thunderstorms than other times. Be prepared to make sure your dog had the best chance possible to get back home if they accidentally get loose.

* Try out different white/brown/pink noises, calming music, etc, to see which your dog reacts most calmly to, and which seems to drown out the noises for your dog best.

* If your vet has said that your dog needs meds for events like this, ask them as far ahead of the 4th of july as possible. Remember that it takes time to fill prescriptions, and your vet will be busy this time of year! Be patient and kind, and show a little more appreciation for your vet staff this month.

* Prepare some calming soothing enrichment activities for your dog. A good easy option is using kong or lick mat style toys and freezing them with wet food, peanut butter, or unflavored, unsweetened greek yogurt in/on them. Always double check that whatever you're using is safe for dogs.

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01/07/2025

We love a sweet moment between a dog and a child—but let’s be honest: not everything that looks cute on social media is actually safe ❌

Too often, viral videos and photos show dogs being hugged, climbed on, or surrounded by toddlers without any escape route.

These moments may seem heartwarming, but if we pause and look closer, we often see signs of stress, discomfort, or even fear in the dog’s body language.

✨ Just because a dog tolerates something doesn’t mean they enjoy it—or that it’s safe.

Dogs and kids can absolutely have safe, positive relationships, but it takes:

âś… Active supervision
âś… Body language awareness
âś… Respect for boundaries and understanding proximity
âś… Management tools for success stations (like gates, crates, and space)

Let’s shift the narrative from “cute at all costs” to “safe and supported always.” Because the safest interactions are the ones that never go viral—for all the right reasons. ❤️

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01/07/2025

3 more days in our countdown!!! 🎆🎇🎆 -- have you started hearing real fireworks at night yet? We've started hearing some in our neighborhood!

If your dog isn't too scared by them, you can use those real-world noises as an opportunity to teach your dog that big loud noises aren't so bad after all too, the same way as you do with recordings. After you hear the boom, treats rain from the sky for your dog.

If your dog is freaked out already, it's time to make a fireworks preparedness plan:

* UPDATE YOUR DOG'S MICROCHIP AND ID TAG, AND TAKE AN UP TO DATE PHOTO! A significant amount more dogs go missing during fireworks and thunderstorms than other times. Be prepared to make sure your dog had the best chance possible to get back home if they accidentally get loose.

* Try out different white/brown/pink noises, calming music, etc, to see which your dog reacts most calmly to, and which seems to drown out the noises for your dog best.

* If your vet has said that your dog needs meds for events like this, ask them as far ahead of the 4th of july as possible. Remember that it takes time to fill prescriptions, and your vet will be busy this time of year! Be patient and kind, and show a little more appreciation for your vet staff this month.

* Prepare some calming soothing enrichment activities for your dog. A good easy option is using kong or lick mat style toys and freezing them with wet food, peanut butter, or unflavored, unsweetened greek yogurt in/on them. Always double check that whatever you're using is safe for dogs.

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30/06/2025

4 more days in our countdown!!! 🎆🎇🎆 -- have you started hearing real fireworks at night yet? We've started hearing some in our neighborhood!

If your dog isn't too scared by them, you can use those real-world noises as an opportunity to teach your dog that big loud noises aren't so bad after all too, the same way as you do with recordings. After you hear the boom, treats rain from the sky for your dog.

If your dog is freaked out already, it's time to make a fireworks preparedness plan:

* UPDATE YOUR DOG'S MICROCHIP AND ID TAG, AND TAKE AN UP TO DATE PHOTO! A significant amount more dogs go missing during fireworks and thunderstorms than other times. Be prepared to make sure your dog had the best chance possible to get back home if they accidentally get loose.

* Try out different white/brown/pink noises, calming music, etc, to see which your dog reacts most calmly to, and which seems to drown out the noises for your dog best.

* If your vet has said that your dog needs meds for events like this, ask them as far ahead of the 4th of july as possible. Remember that it takes time to fill prescriptions, and your vet will be busy this time of year! Be patient and kind, and show a little more appreciation for your vet staff this month.

* Prepare some calming soothing enrichment activities for your dog. A good easy option is using kong or lick mat style toys and freezing them with wet food, peanut butter, or unflavored, unsweetened greek yogurt in/on them. Always double check that whatever you're using is safe for dogs.

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29/06/2025

5 more days in our countdown!!! 🎆🎇🎆 -- have you started hearing real fireworks at night yet? We've started hearing some in our neighborhood!

If your dog isn't too scared by them, you can use those real-world noises as an opportunity to teach your dog that big loud noises aren't so bad after all too, the same way as you do with recordings. After you hear the boom, treats rain from the sky for your dog.

If your dog is freaked out already, it's time to make a fireworks preparedness plan:

* Try out different white/brown/pink noises, calming music, etc, to see which your dog reacts most calmly to, and which seems to drown out the noises for your dog best.

* If your vet has said that your dog needs meds for events like this, ask them as far ahead of the 4th of july as possible. Remember that it takes time to fill prescriptions, and your vet will be busy this time of year! Be patient and kind, and show a little more appreciation for your vet staff this month.

* Prepare some calming soothing enrichment activities for your dog. A good easy option is using kong or lick mat style toys and freezing them with wet food, peanut butter, or unflavored, unsweetened greek yogurt in/on them. Always double check that whatever you're using is safe for dogs.

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