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Introducing new dogs to each other for socialization
The dogs must know that the humans are in control, the dogs should be calm, and the dogs should be practicing some kind of structure.
CJ Quick
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Protective, security, or liability?
There is no reason for a dog to act protective toward your spouse, your kids, your family, your guests, nor with innocent bystanders.
CJ Quick
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Missing link: requiring too little
Rules and boundaries teach patience and respect, a way to coexist with humans without stress.
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Why does my dog not “come” when called?
Leashwork is the quickest way for owners to begin shifting their dog's perception if they have yet to build ecollar skills.
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Improving the relationship - not what you think
Withholding the truth from dog owners about how to stop an unwanted behavior is a disservice and can actually hurt people and dogs.
CJ Quick
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"Sheer 'Hope' and a Prayer"
Ever had your dog ignore what you say? This is the one single factor driving owner frustration!
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The good life
off leash, no fences, not a care, having coffee and playing fetch.
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Yelling Doesn't Create Enjoyment
Yelling is the wrong type of motivation for that kind of scenario - especially if the dog is more motivated by the excitement of the distra
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It’s not about the recall!
The process to teaching people how to solve this problems means our dog no longer dashes out the door.
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How to Get your Dog to Wear a Halloween Costume
Wearing a costume is much like grooming and/or wearing a muzzle. Dogs can learn to tolerate much more than we give them credit for.
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Basic Remote Collar Accountability vs “The Cycle”
While we often get the question: “what is a remote collar?” A remote collar is a training tool that functions as a communication aid,...
CJ Quick
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Working through Everyday Distractions with Hank
This video showcases the importance of working your dog through everyday distractions. Most dogs are, at least to some extent, reactive...
CJ Quick
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Australian Shepherd Handling - Hank Snaps to Say “No”
It’s all in the approach! Hank is an excited high-energy herding breed (Australian Shepherd) with not much regard for rules and boundary....
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Treadmill Work! Australian Shepherd “Winston” Flexing his Muscles
Australian Shepherds are high-energy working dogs. They are meant to put their mind to the task and get the job done. The job isn’t...
CJ Quick
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Australian Shepherd, Winston, Learns to Settle!
Without training, rules, boundaries, and accountability, dogs can easily stay in a constant state of stimulation. Day in and day out,...
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Does your dog have a problem with the kennel?
Lucy is a nervous, anxious Malinois. Most of that anxiety is experienced in and around her crate. When not the in her crate, she has...
CJ Quick
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Structuring the End of the Recall with Australian Shepherd, “Wayne”
If you’ve seen any of our recall videos, you probably noticed that we use a training cot during the exercise. Why use a training cot?...
CJ Quick
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Australian Shepherd, Wayne, Pulling Problem Solved! Before/After
Wayne started out as a crazy, high-strung, all-over-the-place kinda guy. Lunging, pulling, extreme whining, not paying attention, etc....
CJ Quick
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Anxious Belgian Malinois Structure Protocol
Lucy is a high-strung anxious Belgian Malinois. Belgian Malinois are known to be powerful, driven working dogs, but without a clear...
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