How to Tell if YOU are your Dog's Leader (OR NOT)
I hear it very often. "My dog definitely sees me as the leader." "Oh, my dog for sure knows that I'm boss." "I'm my dog's alpha." When I...
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elainecalmcanine
Feb 54 min read
Who is the Best Dog Trainer for YOUR Dog?
There are so many dog training experts out there. You can hire someone to train your dog for you, or you can go to classes, or you can...
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elainecalmcanine
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Tricks For Treats!
When it comes to dog training, the vast majority of dog trainers and owners believe that they have to count on treats. They teach the dog...
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elainecalmcanine
Sep 7, 20233 min read
HELP! MY DOG WON’T STOP BARKING!Dog Training For Barking Dogs
This is a very common problem, so if you’re the embarrassed owner of a very vocal dog, know that you’re not alone! Let’s break down the...
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elainecalmcanine
Sep 7, 20233 min read
8 Skills That Should be on Every Dog Trainer's List
I call myself a dog trainer, sure. But I’m not really interested in training dogs tricks and cute behaviours. I am more interested in...
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elainecalmcanine
Sep 7, 20236 min read
Dog Training Equipment
There’s quite a bit of controversy about equipment for training dogs. Some dog trainers swear by one device, some dog trainers condemn...
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elainecalmcanine
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Dominance Vs Leadership
My approach with dogs is all about leadership. Lots of folks hear me say “leadership” and they assume I mean “dominance”. It is SO...
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elainecalmcanine
Jun 9, 20235 min read
The Three Teachers: a lesson in leadership
I just realized that I it was a shocking number of years ago that I finished high school. Some of my teachers are still there, teaching...
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elainecalmcanine
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Do You Have to Be Alpha Dog?
Have you ever been advised to become the alpha dog? Have you been given the tidbit, “You’re dog needs to know you’re the boss!” Have you...
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elainecalmcanine
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Cuddle Aggression
Humans have this quirky thing with dogs. We want to get on the ground and coochie-coo and tickle and schmuzzle and cuddle them. We want...
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elainecalmcanine
Nov 10, 20222 min read
A Dog Owner’s Secret Weapon
I am currently fostering a reactive, fearful-aggressive dog named Ivy. She really is a sweet dog, perhaps the cuddliest dog I’ve ever...
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elainecalmcanine
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Finding the Right Training Method for Your Dog
I like quality. I suppose that’s a nice way of saying I’m a recovering perfectionist! Everything from the food I grow and prepare, to the...
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elainecalmcanine
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Solving Separation Anxiety
Every once in awhile I come across a tidbit of learning that turns everything I thought I knew upside down…or maybe it’s right-side up....
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elainecalmcanine
Sep 22, 20222 min read
How To Tell If Your Dog is Happy
What does a happy dog or puppy look like? The typical image of a happy dog is one who is running around, barking at this and that, tail...
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elainecalmcanine
Sep 9, 20223 min read
Don't Fix Your Dog's Problems. Do this instead.
Dog’s are amazing; truly man’s best friend. But boy, can they come with problems. Barking. Jumping up. Pulling on the leash. Aggression....
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elainecalmcanine
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Not-so-Random Behaviour
When I was in my late teens, I was attacked by a dog in the Walmart parking lot. I spotted the huge dog and his tiny little owner walking...
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