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This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
Ring Out the New, Ring In the Old: A Return to Off-Leash Puppy Training
We often assume that newer is automatically better. But when we look at dog training over the past 100-plus years, we see a mix of highs and lows.
The Missing Link in Successful Dog Training: It Starts with You
As January 2025 ushers in another goal-setting season, meaningful change in your dog’s behavior starts not with your dog, but with you.
New Year, New Goals? Why My Training Resolutions Don’t Change
My 2025 resolutions look a lot like those from previous years – helping as many dogs as possible and finding new ways to do it.
What It Takes: Training Your Own Service Dog
How do you know if your dog is capable of becoming a service animal? And how do you prepare your dog for such a big leap in responsibilities?
New Inspiration for a New Year: How Teaching Dogs Makes Us Better People
I’m one of those people who likes to consider new possibilities when the New Year rolls around.
Training Talk: Freshen Up Your Approach with Habit-Based Goals
In considering the goals you’d like to set for the new year, ask yourself two questions: What do you want to improve with your dog? And what do you want them to learn next?
New Year’s Resolution: To Sniff Out a New Dog Sport
The most accessible dog sports are generally the scenting sports, and there are good reasons for this.
Training for the New Year: Practice Makes Progress
January is the time of year when many of us set goals and focus on streamlining our routines for success in the coming year.
Learning Together: Keys to Frustration-Free Training
Training dogs brings me a great deal of joy and satisfaction. But to share this passion with my students, I must first understand any reasons that may have prevented them from fully enjoying training in the past.