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Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 12/14/17 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 12/14/17

Inside the Mind of a Dog Trainer: Training Your Dog Without Treats

Do I have to use treats while training?

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 12/11/17 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 12/11/17

A dog's behavior is very seldom motivated by a desire to please people, but more often by a desire to please himself.

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Does my dog actually understand what I'm saying? Can I use words to train him?

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How do I make sure things go well with my new dog?

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A trainer's top picks for puppy survival gear.

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Ouch! What's the deal with all the biting?!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 7/15/17 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 7/15/17

Can we talk about dog parks?

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Frostys, Tea Lattes and Stair Climbing

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Not an uncommon question for me to hear from clients who are also parents. Can you actually "train" kids like you would train a dog?

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