The Essential Puppy Training Tool You’ve Never Heard Of
Teresa and the Fuzzy Slippers Dog behavior consultant Teresa Lewin stumbles out of bed at dawn, shoves her feet into her fuzzy slippers, dons her warm housecoat and makes
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Bite Prevention
How to Teach Your Puppy to Love Being Touched by Kids
Desensitizing your puppy to touch is the most essential exercise to do with your puppy and you should do this four times per day for the next week, then every
How to Teach Your Dog to “Leave It” with Positive Reinforcement Training
By Joan Orr I was on my out onto our deck to enjoy a bowl of chips, when the whole bowl slipped out of my hands and the contents spilled onto
Bite-Proofing Your Puppy
By Joan Orr M.Sc. Puppies are furry, friendly and programmed for learning. Now is the time to teach your puppy about the things that people, especially kids might do, that dogs
“An ounce of prevention is worth a hound of Fur!” or ‘To hug or not to hug, dogs will judge!’
By Teresa Lewin News story: “…This beautiful dog was out for a leashed walk with her people, was approached by a man who bent down to pet her at the same
Preventing Aggression Over Possessions and Food in Your Puppy
By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin Many bites to children occur around the food bowl. We are frequently told that the dog growls (but he would never bite of course) when
Babysitter/Nanny Dog Safety Considerations
By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin As a dog trainer you are an educational resource for your clients and community. Offering information about safety and dog bite prevention is good for
Teresa’s Bad Rules
These are rules that kids in Teresa's dog obedience classes call the "bad rules" because they don't like some of them. Following these dos and don’ts will help keep promote child
Play Date Checklist
By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin When our children want to go and play at a friend’s house, a responsible parent asks some basic questions. For example: will a parent be