How to Stop a Dog from Jumping Up on People

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How to Stop a Dog from Jumping Up on People Is there anything better than your dog greeting you? Their little tail wags, and all they want is to kiss you, but what do you do when your pup starts jumping up on you or other people? Jumping is normal behavior for dogs—it’s how they channel their excitable energy and …

Dogtober Fest in Denver Colorado Septemer 9th!

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Celebrate the season and your best friend at DOGtober fest Celebrate the season with your best furry friend at DOGtober fest in Denver Colorado. The fun happens in north Denver. Specifically at River North Brewery, 6021 Washington St #A, Denver, CO, US, 80216. Find a map of the location >HERE<. Festivities begin at 1PM until who knows, it’s TBD! There …

How do you Teach your Dog to Place?

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Teach your dog to place How to begin to teach your dog to place! Shape getting on: 1. Stand near the bed and wait for your dog to interact with it. (If your dog is struggling you can switch to luring them on with a treat in hand)2. Say Yes and reward on the bed when your dog does interact. …

National Dog Day is August 26th!

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4 ways to celebrate National Dog Day this weekend National Dog Day is just around the corner! It is celebrated on August 26th which is this Saturday. Founded in 2004 by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number …

Improve Loose Leash Walking: Part 3

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Say good by to frustrating walks: Loose leash walking. Loose leash walking part 3) Stop moving if your dog pulls: Stop walking forward if your dog pulls ahead and wait for them to come back before going again. This takes patience for both you and your furry friend. It may take many reps and corrections to get this all the …

Sloan’s Lake BEER FEST Aug 19th is Dog Friendly!

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Mark your calendars for Sloan’s Lake BEER FEST! This dog friendly event will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on August 19, 2023 at Near Sloan’s Lake in Denver, CO, US. Admission is varies by ticket type. Get your Ticket here. A way to keep your doggo safe. Front Range Pet Sop serves the Denver Metro area and …

Improve Loose Leash Walking: Part 2

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Say good by to frustrating walks: Loose leash walking. How to improve loose leash walking. 2) Reward with a closed hand: Give rewards with the hand closest to your dog and keep the loose leash crossing your body. Have the treat in the close hand but hand closed. Your pup will know the treat is there and will want it. …

Improve Loose Leash Walking: Part 1

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Say good by to frustrating walks: Improve loose leash walking. If teaching your dog to walk well on a loose leash is proving more than a little challenging, rest assured, you’re in the right place! Many pet parents report that their daily walks with their dog are more stress-inducing than stress-relieving, but thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. …

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5 Steps to Help Discipline Your Dog: Last Word

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Remember that you don’t have to go it alone. Finally, don’t forget that you aren’t on your own. Share the difficult times with friends or family, sometimes you just need a space to offload. Or you can seek out help from a professional trainer or ask a vet to recommend a good behaviorist. It is easy to feel that it …

Time doesn't matter to dogs.

5 Steps to Help Discipline Your Dog: #5

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Let the process take it’s own time. Stop thinking you aren’t doing enough. I encourage owners falling into this mindset to instead accept that they are doing their best and that’s what really matters. Turn your thinking so that you feel grateful for a dog that teaches you so much. Wanting to impress others over a certain time schedule may …