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Introducing your Fearful Dog to a Pet Sitter fearful dogs reactive dogs Mar 07, 2022

If you have a fearful dog, you might be wondering if you'll ever be able to go on vacation again. Finding and introducing a fearful dog to a pet sitter successfully requires forethought and careful pl...

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Dog Toothpaste Review fearful dogs Feb 28, 2022

Are you looking to try some new toothpaste to step up your dog's dental care? As we come to the end of Pet Dental Health month, we test out a few different toothpaste products made for dogs. Our Dogki...

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Dog Toothbrush Review fearful dogs Feb 21, 2022

Are you thinking about purchasing or replacing a toothbrush for your dog? As we near the end of Dental Health Month, we review several dog toothbrushes to get you started. This review is conducted by ...

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Dental Chew Review fearful dogs Feb 14, 2022

Are you trying to add to your pet's dental care routine during Pet Dental Health Month, but unsure where to start? Last week's blog focused on how pain associated with poor dental health can affect yo...

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Winter Treat Delivery Strategies fearful dogs reactive dogs Jan 25, 2022

Do you find your enthusiasm for outdoor dog training waning during the winter months? If your weather is cold and snowy, it might make treat delivery harder than usual.  In this video, I discuss some ...

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Our Favorite Walking Gear fearful dogs reactive dogs Jan 10, 2022

Is getting exercise part of your dog's New Year's resolution? If you are planning on getting out on more walks, hikes, and adventures with your dog, you might be thinking about purchasing some new wal...

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Nail Filing for Dogs Part 3: Filing Nails fearful dogs Jan 03, 2022

Have you been working on your dog's nail care? If you can touch your dog's paws, but not file or clip their nails, this week's installment is for you.  In this video I explain how to start filing your...

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Nail Filing for Dogs Part 2: Paw Handling fearful dogs Dec 13, 2021

Is your dog's nail care impossible because you can't touch their paws? In this video I discuss how to train your dog to allow paw handling, so you can file their nails (see our video on nail board tra...

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Nail Filing for Dogs Part 1: Training "Lie on Side" fearful dogs Dec 06, 2021

Are you looking to get more active in your fearful dog's nail care? This week, I discuss what to do if you'd rather file your dog's nails than use a nail board. In this week's video, I continue our na...

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Nail Board Training Part 2: More Scratching fearful dogs Nov 29, 2021

This week's video is for you if you've just started training your dog to use a nail board. If you haven't already started this training, check out last week's blog. In this week's video, I continue ou...

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Nail Board Training For Fearful Dogs fearful dogs Nov 15, 2021

Is nail care a regular struggle for your fearful dog? Are you trying to get them to participate in nail care, but unsure where to start?  In this week's video, I explain how to get started training yo...

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Nail Care For Dogs who Can't Be Touched fearful dogs Nov 08, 2021

Do you have a fearful dog who you can't touch? Or maybe you can touch your pup, but they hate having their paws handled?  In this week's video, I describe some ways of keeping dogs' nails from getting...

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