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Chewy Review: Summer is HERE…ZiwiPeak Treats

Chewy Review: Summer is HERE…ZiwiPeak Treats

I’m a Chewy Influencer and we identify treats or toys to review every month. This month we focused on treats I could use as training treats for some upcoming dog sports events we have in July. #sponsored We have a...

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Understanding Odor: Interesting Facts About Your Dog’s Nose

Understanding Odor: Interesting Facts About Your Dog’s Nose

As a student of Nosework, I’m fascinated with the subject of how a canine’s nose works. I thought it would be fun to share what I’ve learned from some leading experts. We talk about this all the time during my...

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5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I’ve Learned

5 Tips on Walking a Reactive Dog: What I’ve Learned

Reactive Practice Group, @Jacqui Dowsett CPDT-KA, City Dog Country Dog (I’m with Walt all the way in the back as we need more space) Walter is on a long lead as we’re practicing recall constantly with him Sweet, reactive Sherm The National...

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Wordless Wednesday: Doxies…and Yaks?

Wordless Wednesday: Doxies…and Yaks?

Why do the doxies always find a place to have an adventure that’s super dangerous!  Another “end of the world” picture – at Fort Stevens.  Do your dogs chew yaks?  Just a fun post while I create some new content...

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Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend

Guest Post: Roadtrips with your Four-legged friend

Our travel typically includes the beach! This week’s guest contributor is Amber Kingsley, a freelance writer who donates countless hours supporting her local shelter. She has spent most of her research and writing focused on animals; food, health and training...

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Walter’s Fourth Birthday: Kindness to Animals

Walter’s Fourth Birthday: Kindness to Animals

Acts of kindness this month? Looking for ways to enrich your dog? In celebration of Walter’s birthday month I wanted to share some ideas!  Place kibble or treats inside muffin tins and cover them with tennis balls – voila! puzzle...

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Wordless Wednesday: Competing in Nosework

Wordless Wednesday: Competing in Nosework

I encourage anyone that competes in dog sports to attend “Mental Management Principles” with Teah – at Gentle Touch Pet Training. She travels across the country and hosts seminars! Highlights from the two-day Nosework presentation included: Principles of self-image Remember...

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Training tools: Harnesses, Halty’s, Headcollars

Training tools: Harnesses, Halty’s, Headcollars

Every day the dog’s “walking” gear waits by the door. For each dog, this means something different. For Walter, this is his harness with a front clip. For Bruiser, this is his collar. And for Shermie, this is also a...

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A Pet for Paws: A Review Celebrating Pooper Scooper Week

A Pet for Paws: A Review Celebrating Pooper Scooper Week

A Pet for Paws: Celebrate Pooper Scooper Week (#sponsored)  Country girl meets city girl this week… In celebration of Pooper Scooper week – I’m reviewing another alternative to the typical treat bag I clip on my waist before every walk...

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Tips for Dog Adventures in Forest Park: Guest Post

Tips for Dog Adventures in Forest Park: Guest Post

SIX TIPS FOR DOG ADVENTURERS IN FOREST PARK I’m so happy to share a post from Darcie Meihoff, FPC Board Member, this week about tips when walking your dog in Forest Park. Forest Park is a beautiful park in Portland, Oregon....

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