Tucumcari Dog Training

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  • The power of instead

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    I saw something on Pinterest this morning that reminded me just how much people don’t know about dogs — and how confident they are in their ignorance. Somebody responded to a pin about dog enrichment activities by assuring the pinner that praising a dog for digging is “the worst thing you can do,” because it…

  • Oops.

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    Back in November, I set up an Amazon associate account. The idea was to set up a page of product recommendations as a convenience to my clients (because it’s hard to find a lot of stuff in Tucumcari) and maybe get a little cut of the action, because I see no reason to provide free…

  • Group class starts soon!

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    It’s that time again! I am offering a group obedience class this spring in Tucumcari. Class will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturdays from April 6 through May 11 at the Tucumcari Railroad Museum. The cost is $50 for the entire six-week class, with proceeds split between the museum and Paws and Claws animal rescue.…

  • Start right with passive training

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    Whether you’re working with a new puppy, a fully grown rescue mutt, or an old dog you’ve had for years but never got around to training, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your dog is what I call “passive training.” Active training is what happens when you get out the…

  • Stop doing this immediately.

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    When I walk a dog — my own or a client’s — I often encounter other dogs barking at us from behind fences. That’s pretty normal canine behavior, and I think most dog owners, if we’re honest, will admit that we consider that a feature, not a bug, because it helps protect our homes from…

  • Follow me on Insta!

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    If you’ve taken a class with me this fall, you already know about this, but I recently set up an Instagram account for the express purpose of sharing content related to dog training. Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/tucumcari_dog_training/ for training tips, advice on selecting and using equipment, and gratuitous cute-dog content. Below is a sample of…

  • Why train your dog?

    Why train your dog?

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    As a rescue volunteer, I see far too many good dogs end up homeless because they simply do not understand what their owners want them to do. Training helps owners communicate with their dogs better to prevent or correct unwanted behaviors, cultivate desirable behaviors, and strengthen the bond between human and canine. Dog training is…