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Why Puppy Kindergarten is vital for your dog

September 11, 2009

Do you have a puppy between eight weeks and three months old? Then there’s not a minute to lose: enroll your new friend in Puppy Kindergarten! The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recently released a position statement recommending puppy socialization classes for puppies three months of age and younger. This recommendation is an exciting [...]

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Five reasons to avoid invisible fencing

July 30, 2008

Invisible fencing may seem like a good idea on the outset, but I believe the risks outweigh the benefits. Below are five reasons I think these fences aren’t the best option for containing your dog. You still have to train the dog. Many people assume an invisible or underground fence is “plug ‘n’ play” — [...]

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Your agility dog: Building focus and drive (Part Two)

April 3, 2008

In Part One of this two-part series, we talked about what drive is, why it’s important, and the difference between drive and arousal. This week, we’re going to take a peek at some strategies to increase focus for dogs prone to arousal and talk about how to build drive. Focus and agility Now that we [...]

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Your agility dog: Building focus and drive (Part One)

March 25, 2008

In agility or other dog sports, we often hear about a dog’s drive. Maybe someone has said your dog has a lot of drive, or could use more drive. What is “drive”? Sometimes you’ll hear people talk about different types of drive in dogs, such as fight drive, play drive or prey drive. For our [...]

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Enroll Online

February 23, 2008

To enroll online, first fill out the registration form below. Then, pay online with your credit card or PayPal account on the next page, or send a check to Best Pets Dog Training LLC, 11447 Valley Dr., The Plains, OH 45780. You will receive a letter containing instructions and directions a few days before class [...]

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Classes in Athens, Ohio

February 22, 2008

Our fun, easy-to-follow class curriculum is designed to maximize success for you at home and in real life. Written by a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and designed to make the most of your precious time, Best Pets class lessons include: How to get your dog to pay attention to you, in spite of distractions; Getting [...]

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Teach your dog his name

February 1, 2008

Let’s teach our dogs the most important word they’ll ever hear: their names. The good news is, this simple, life-saving word can be taught in literally a matter of minutes. All you’ll need to do is grab your dog, a leash (if you need it to keep him nearby), and 50 or so really, really [...]

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Before bringing your puppy home

January 31, 2008

Those little balls of fluff are adorable, but life can become miserable without accomplishing at least these five tasks first: Buy a crate. A crate is an indispensable tool for house training, as well as keeping your belongings and your puppy safe while you are gone. Crate-training takes a few days if your breeder hasn’t [...]

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Is your dog ready for agility training?

January 24, 2008

Agility training is a wonderful, energy-burning and mind-challenging sport for dogs and their handlers. Even dogs not registered with the AKC can participate in agility competition, thanks to a plethora of agility registries such as the United States Dog Agility Association and the North American Dog Agility Council. Finding a good agility class or trainer [...]

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Debunking dog myths

January 5, 2008

You think you know your dog? See if your dog has been subject to any of these popular canine myths. Talk to anyone from your next-door neighbor to your cousin who shows dogs, and you’ll hear a variety of interpretations on dogs and dog behavior. Some of the most common myths I hear regarding our [...]

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