‘How To’ Guides
For our most commonly asked questions, check out the guides we have written below for training tips and to learn more about our philosophy .
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'How To' Guide
- Oct 24, 2022 How to change your life with the 'wait' command Oct 24, 2022
- Aug 23, 2021 How to pet a dog Aug 23, 2021
- Jan 20, 2021 How to prepare your dog for baby Jan 20, 2021
- Dec 31, 2019 How to go on a great walk Dec 31, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 How to politely greet guests at the door Sep 17, 2019
- Jul 12, 2019 How to correctly put on the Mendota slip lead Jul 12, 2019
- May 2, 2019 How to potty train your dog: a very thorough guide to housebreaking May 2, 2019
- Feb 20, 2019 How to make your dog’s crate a great place Feb 20, 2019
- Feb 6, 2019 How to teach your dog to fetch Feb 6, 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 How to pick command words: a vocabulary lessons for dogs Jan 29, 2019
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A Perspective Pivot
- May 4, 2023 How to make human friends (so your dog can be your dog!) May 4, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Why 'how do I get my dog to stop barking?' isn't the right question May 1, 2023
- Feb 1, 2023 Every dog is "reactive" (and every person is, too) Feb 1, 2023
- Jan 17, 2023 Zoomies can be deadly Jan 17, 2023
- Dec 10, 2022 Are we misusing the eCollar? Dec 10, 2022
- Oct 11, 2022 Giving and receiving mindfully with dogs Oct 11, 2022
- Sep 25, 2022 A Dog's Hierarchy of Needs Sep 25, 2022
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Dog Philosophy
- Oct 20, 2022 The reasons people DON'T sign up for dog training Oct 20, 2022
- Oct 4, 2022 You can't always get what you want Oct 4, 2022
- Jan 27, 2022 How to avoid shoving your dog (or why corrections are kind) Jan 27, 2022
- Jul 29, 2021 European dogs are better (and it’s all our fault) Jul 29, 2021
- Jun 19, 2019 Dog's Bill of Rights Jun 19, 2019
- May 3, 2019 What kind of dog are you creating? May 3, 2019
- Jan 30, 2019 dog….Dog…DOG! Jan 30, 2019
- Jan 27, 2019 If you whisper to dogs, you must be very quiet Jan 27, 2019
- Sep 11, 2018 When commands trail off... Sep 11, 2018
- Jul 20, 2018 Our favorite 4-lettered word is C-A-L-M Jul 20, 2018
- Jul 20, 2018 Everyone lies on social media, even dogs! Jul 20, 2018
- Jul 18, 2018 If it ain't workin', stop doing it! Jul 18, 2018
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Dog interactions
- Jan 14, 2021 Dog Dating: How to Pick the Right Playmate Jan 14, 2021
- Aug 1, 2019 How to read and greet other dogs Aug 1, 2019
- Jun 6, 2019 My dog doesn't want to meet your dog Jun 6, 2019
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Health
- Aug 25, 2021 How to know when it's time to let go Aug 25, 2021
- Mar 2, 2019 Picking the best food for your dog Mar 2, 2019
- Feb 19, 2019 Every dog poops - What makes a good one? Feb 19, 2019
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New Dog
- Jul 19, 2019 Tips on adopting the right rescue dog Jul 19, 2019
- May 16, 2019 Choosing the right breeder May 16, 2019
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Personal Essays
- Dec 19, 2022 Loving Harley for who she was Dec 19, 2022
- Dec 19, 2022 The beach dog who walked me through grief Dec 19, 2022
- Oct 12, 2022 On the passing of my dog, Harley Oct 12, 2022
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Puppy
- Jun 6, 2019 Your Definitive New Puppy Shopping List Jun 6, 2019
- May 2, 2019 How to potty train your dog: a very thorough guide to housebreaking May 2, 2019
- Feb 20, 2019 How to make your dog’s crate a great place Feb 20, 2019
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Recommendations
- Nov 17, 2023 Dog Holiday Prep Guide Nov 17, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023 How To De-spook Halloween 🎃 Oct 19, 2023
- Mar 2, 2021 Some of Our Favorite Trails Mar 2, 2021
- Feb 12, 2021 Pro tips for ID tags Feb 12, 2021
- Jan 20, 2021 Is your dog a good houseguest? Jan 20, 2021
- Feb 18, 2020 Thinking of getting an E collar? How to start out the right way Feb 18, 2020
- Jun 19, 2019 Summer in Austin (used to be) the perfect time to go for a swim! Jun 19, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 A few of our favorite things Feb 1, 2019
- Dec 15, 2018 So you want to board your dog? Dec 15, 2018
- Aug 2, 2018 The short goodbye... Proper etiquette for leaving your dog Aug 2, 2018
