The Wonderpup Journal
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior – Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior just released a position statement regarding training methods this week, and this is BIG DEAL. I’ve linked it below for you to read, and I encourage you to take a few minutes of your day to check it out. As a professional in the field one of […]
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Loose Leashing Walking – Equipment
If you’re here, like many other pet owners out there, you might be struggling to enjoy walks with your four legged family member. In this post we are going to discuss equipment choices for loose leash walking. I always like to start off by reminding pet owners that, ultimately, no piece of equipment will teach […]
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Taking The Fear Out Of The 4th
For many pet owners the 4th of July poses unique challenges. Fireworks can be incredibly scary for dogs, and for some, may induce complete panic. Below we will cover some general guidelines all pet dog owners can use to keep their dog safe this holiday weekend as well as some training tips that you can […]
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It’s Okay, He’s Friendly!” 7 Steps To Handling Off-Leash Dogs
“It’s okay he’s friendly!”or “Don’t worry he just wants to say hi!”….If I had a dollar for every time I heard this I could probably buy leashes for every dog I run into who has been given too much freedom before they were ready. No matter how many times I encounter an off-leash dog while […]
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Preventing Anxiety In Dogs Post Pandemic
As we navigate through this unprecedented time, it’s important that we consider the effects our current changes in lifestyle may have on our canine companions. This is especially true of puppies, who are growing up in a world that will be very different six months from now. Today I’d like to focus on one topic […]
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The Big Three. “Why is my dog not listening to me?”
Have you ever wondered why your dog isn’t listening to you? Are you frustrated with your dog’s behavior? Have you ever taken your dog out to a new place only to find suddenly they have seemingly forgotten all of their training? You aren’t alone! Misbehaving? It’s important as as an owner and trainer to understand […]
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It’s All In How You Raise Them?
I can’t even begin to count the number of guilt ridden owners who have sat down with me in their initial behavioral consult and tearfully explained the difficulties they are having with their dog, only to wrap it up by confessing to me that they know they must have done something wrong to cause these […]
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5 Simple Ways To Offer Your Dog Enrichment
Our dogs are such a big part of our lives, but their routine can sometimes become stagnant from day to day. Enrichment is such an important piece of your dog’s well being and can help mediate problem behaviors that may arise. If your dog’s are anything like mine, if you don’t give them something to […]
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Emotional Support Animal, Therapy Dog, or Service Animal? Is there a difference?
I often get questions regarding Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs, and I felt this was a topic worthy of discussion in our Wonderpup Journal . There are distinct differences between Emotional Support Animals (ESA), Service Animals/Dogs, and Therapy Animals/Dog, and it’s more than just semantics. Untrained pet dogs are being brought into public […]
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Keep Going – The Dreaded “R” Word
“He’s reactive!?” It’s typically said with a tone of surprise, and sometimes, also with doubt. Yes, my adorable, brilliant, cuddly, sweet little red dog can, in the blink of an eye, turn into a snarling whirling teeth baring red blur at the end of his leash. If you haven’t seen it, I can understand how […]
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