Author: Trisha

  • Help! My Dog Won’t Accept Friendly Strangers

    Help! My Dog Won’t Accept Friendly Strangers
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    You’re on a walk, and a friendly stranger approaches, eager to meet your dog. But instead of wagging their tail, your dog freezes, barks, lunges, or hides behind you. You’re left feeling awkward and apologetic, wishing your pup could see that not every stranger is a threat. It’s frustrating and maybe even a little embarrassing,… Read more

  • How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to ‘Yes’?

    How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to ‘Yes’?
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    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Your dog is lying peacefully on their bed instead of leaping onto the couch to steal your snack. Or they wait calmly by the door while you leash them up for a walk. These are golden moments when your dog is doing something right—but how often do you acknowledge it? Without… Read more

  • My Dog Keeps Stealing My Food!

    My Dog Keeps Stealing My Food!

    Picture this: you’ve just sat down with a hot cup of coffee, ready to relax. Your dog is lounging nearby, seemingly indifferent. But the moment you glance away, you hear the sound of lapping… Your sneaky pup is drinking your coffee like it’s her morning routine. You rush over, save what’s left of your drink,… Read more

  • Why does my dog chew on everything?

    Why does my dog chew on everything?

    We’ve Got a Problem to Chew On, and it is a common question we hear, “why does my dog chew on everything?” I had been told the answer is, “It is just what dogs do.” but I am the girl who always asks why. Just imagine you’ve just walked into your living room to find… Read more

  • Why doesn’t my dog come when called?

    Why doesn’t my dog come when called?
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    Why Your Dog Isn’t Coming When Called (And How to Fix It) You’re at the park, calling your dog with excitement—“Come here, Fido!”—but your dog? They’re off sniffing a blade of grass, chasing after a squirrel, or just ignoring you altogether. You call again, louder this time, but they keep trotting away, doing their own… Read more

  • How Do I Teach My Dog to Play Fetch?

    How Do I Teach My Dog to Play Fetch?
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    You toss a ball across the yard, fully expecting a game of fetch, only to see your dog look at you like you’ve just asked them to do your taxes. Does this sound familiar?  Maybe they chase it down but then wander off without bringing it back, or they stand there, puzzled, watching the ball… Read more