New puppy, teenage dog, or new dog owner? Get practical tips for easier walks and everyday life together.I’m Kristine, a dog trainer with a veterinary technician background. My emails share helpful tips, recommended products, and training resources and services when you need more support.
You’ve tried a few things. Now what?
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Hello Reader, Have you ever looked up something about your puppy or dog and ended up unsure what to try? You find a tip that sounds helpful. Then you see something else that says to do it differently. Meanwhile, you still need to take them for a walk or get through the day without another shoe disappearing. Sometimes a tip is missing the part you need: how to make it work with your puppy or dog, in your home and your routine. That is something we can figure out together. You may want me to show you what to practice, help you online, or do some of the training for you if you are nearby. There are different ways I can help. The button below takes you to my contact form. Tell me what you would like to be easier, and I can help you find a place to start. Let’s Find What Works for You Talk soon, Kristine |
Dog Training Survival Guide
New puppy, teenage dog, or new dog owner? Get practical tips for easier walks and everyday life together.I’m Kristine, a dog trainer with a veterinary technician background. My emails share helpful tips, recommended products, and training resources and services when you need more support.
Hello Reader, Have you ever sat down to answer an email or drink your coffee, and suddenly your puppy or dog needs something? They bring you a toy. Put a paw on your leg. Or walk off with something you would rather they leave alone. You just need a few minutes. Your puppy or dog may not know what to do when you are home but busy with something else. You can start with a few little moments during the day. After they have been outside and had a chance to move around and spend time with you,...
Hello Reader, Have you noticed how many Halloween decorations are out now? You might enjoy looking at them on your walk. Your puppy or dog might stop and wonder what happened to the neighbor’s yard. Something that was not there yesterday is suddenly moving, making noise, or towering over the sidewalk. This might be your puppy’s first Halloween. Your teenage dog might be unsure about something you expected them to walk right past. Or you recently brought a dog home and are still figuring out...
Hello Reader, The little pumpkin outfit looked cute online. Now you are trying to get your puppy or dog into it—and they have other ideas. Your puppy might grab the sleeve and start chewing. Your teenage dog might wiggle away before you get it fastened. And if you recently brought a dog home, you may have no idea how they will feel about wearing anything. Before you try again, pause and watch what they do. Are they moving around comfortably? Or are they trying to rub it off, backing away, or...