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When Should I Spay or Neuter My Dog? How Research Becomes Dogma
Limited spay and neuter findings seem to have become a blanket rule that many embraced almost overnight.
Jodi Beedell
Jul 176 min read


Should I Choose Board and Train or Private Lessons for My Dog?
Trying to decide between a board and train program and private lessons for your dog? Here's what a certified trainer recommends, what the research says, and what to ask before you commit.
Jodi Beedell
Jun 176 min read


Preventing Noise Fears in Dogs: Why Early, Positive Exposure Matters
Many dog guardians know the sinking feeling when fireworks go off and their dog starts trembling, hiding, or panting. Noise fears are one of the most common behaviour challenges in dogs, and once they appear they can be tough to undo. Guess what though? There is good news! A recent research manuscript by Dr. Stefanie Riemer entitled, Therapy and Prevention of Noise Fears in Dogs—A Review of the Current Evidence for Practitioners revealed that a little bit of pro-active positi
Jodi Beedell
Nov 10, 20254 min read


How Long Does Dog Training Take to Work?
How long will it take for our dog to become an “expert” at a particular skill? That’s the million-dollar question many trainers field some version of on a regular basis. Let’s take an example: how long will it take our dog to be able to leisurely walk by another dog while on leash regardless of the circumstances (i.e., who, what, where, when, why)? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again many times over that training plans and management plans go together like two peas in a
Jodi Beedell
Mar 25, 20225 min read
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