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The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training
So you’ve brought home a furry new companion, gotten your face licked and your shoes eaten, and maybe even cleaned up a housetraining accident or two. And as you hold a treat over your puppy’s head and painstakingly work on teaching them Sit, it might be dawning on you…what comes next? Read More
Debunking Common Dog Training Myths
Stop us if you’ve heard these myths before:
Dogs will only obey you if you’re the alpha
Treat training leads to treat dependency
You can’t train your puppy until they’re six months old
Small dogs can’t be trained—or, they’re not real dogs (and don’t have to be trained)
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks
Deley Naturals
Is Bone Broth Healthy For Dogs?
Bones, meat, and aromatics are simmered together for hours over low heat, producing bone broth: a clear, protein-filled soup rich in collagen, calcium, and all sorts of other goodies for your dog. Unlike soup stock, bone broth is packed with flavor–oftentimes recipes call for bones to be rubbed down with pastes before being roasted–because it’s meant to be consumed alone. Bone broth’s purpose is to extract every last drop of nutrition from the meat and bone, which can make it an extremely valuable addition to your dog’s diet. Read More
Should Dogs Take Supplements?
Short answer: it depends. It varies based on their diet, health history, activity levels, and genetics. If your dog is healthy and receiving a balanced, commercial diet, chances are they don’t need supplements added into their diets. However, should they fall a little short of that, supplements ensure that their basic needs are still covered. Read More
Amanda Gagnon Dog Training
The ABC’s of Certification
Did you know that dog training is a completely unregulated industry?
It’s true–pretty much anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, no verification needed.
But that doesn’t mean things aren’t changing. Organizations like the Certification Council of Professional Dog Training (CCPDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) have made the certification process part of their mission. Read More
Are We Seeing An Increase in Aggression Cases?
Our answer: yes. At Amanda Gagnon Dog Training, we’ve seen an increase in reactivity, particularly of the dog-dog variety. In 2021, we offered one Anger Management course per quarter. Fast forward to 2022/23: we now hold 3 to 5 classes per quarter which frequently sell out.
To get to the bottom of this, we called our friends at the Animal Care Center of NY, other trainers, and colleagues in the petcare community. People seem to agree–regardless of the cause, dogs across the board seem to be struggling with reactivity, separation anxiety, and other behavior issues. Read More
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