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How do I get my dog to stop jumping ?
Dogs jump on people because they are excited, and want attention. Removing the attention removes the reward for jumping. Remember, even...

Karen Smith
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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Let's Train Something New
Training new skills often follow the same path. Once you understand the steps, you can often devise a new game plan for training new...

Karen Smith
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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Karen Overall's Relaxation Protocol
Using a specific protocol, you’ll be able to teach your dog to calmly stay sitting or lying down on a mat through increasingly difficult...

Karen Smith
Jan 22, 20232 min read
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"Can Your Dog Sit" Challenge
Here’s a fun challenge for these long winter days to keep you and your dog occupied. It’s also a tool for uncovering potential training...

Karen Smith
Jan 14, 20232 min read
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What is Cooperative Care ?
The focus of cooperative care is to help dogs tolerate physical manipulations and procedures more comfortably. It takes a holistic...

Karen Smith
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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What's the best way to potty train my puppy?
When you get your new puppy, one of the first things you will want to do is housetrain your puppy.

Karen Smith
Mar 28, 20203 min read
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Why won’t my dog come to me when I call him?
There is nothing more joyous than a dog that comes running when you call their name. It makes your heart swell with love and happiness.

Karen Smith
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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