Resources
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Jess Martin Seminar
Thursday June 30 to Monday July 4 In Glade!!!! Seminar Information and Entry
AAC Agility Trial–Spring Fling May 13 – 15
Entry for Spring Fling 2022
CARO Working Trial
Working Rally Trial June 11 Link to Information Link to online entry
Let your dog sniff on walks
As sight-centred humans, it’s easy to forget how nose-centred our dogs’ existences are. Allow your dog the opportunity to use his snout more.....olfactory enrichment rocks!
How to Teach Your Pet to Target
Imagine teaching your dog to put his hind feet—just his hind feet—on a mat. Or, imagine teaching your cat to give a high-five. What if you could teach your dog to use his nose to ring a bell to go outside?
Speak Softly and Carry a Bigger Stick
Sometimes, when you're searching for the perfect reinforcer to convince a dog to drop or otherwise part with a high-value item, you needn't look any further than the item itself.
Tips to Help Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
With record-breaking heat scorching much of the country, it seems that the "dog days of summer" are upon us. The ASPCA recommends the following tips to keep your pet safe during the hot weeks ahead!
On My Mind: Sparks Flying at SPARCS Conference
From June 20-22, 2014, I went to a new kind of dog conference held here in New England: SPARCS2014. The conference was in Newport, Rhode Island, a two-to-three hour drive from the Karen Pryor Clicker Training offices in Boston. Three of us went: me, Lori Gwyr, who is...
To Crate or Not To Crate?
Many people refuse to crate or kennel-train their dogs because they feel the confinement is cruel. However, a crate or kennel can give dogs a sense of security. Crate training done properly is also a highly effective management system that can be a lifesaver for dog...