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How Do You Safely Approach a Dog?

Whenever I see a cute pup walking my way, my instinct is to immediately go toward it and shower it with love and affection. Apparently, that’s not the best strategy. Dogs have certain boundaries just like people do, and we need to respect those boundaries by approaching dogs in the appropriate way. Not only [...]

Positive Dog Training

Fanna Easter

Fanna Easter

The following article comes from Fanna Easter. Fanna is a Regional Pet Services Coordinator for PETCO as well as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.

As a dog trainer, I am asked questions from strangers all the time. Even sitting on an airplane while reading my Association of Pet Dog Trainers Chronicle, I feel a tap on my shoulder from two rows away. A nice young woman asks me how to stop her two dogs from pulling madly on a leash. I always take the time to answer these questions, as pet parent concerns should be answered immediately. As a dog trainer, it is my job to explain the power of positive training!

So, what is positive training, you ask? In simple terms, it means Continue reading »