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  • Destructive Doggies – Tips for Survival
    By Maureen Patin CPDT-KA, Founder/Head Trainer of What a Great Dog! Training Centers Does your dog get into everything in sight while you’re away? Preventing this takes some time and effort, but...
  • Will my dog start to beg if I give him “people food”?
    In this episode of Trainer Tips, Maureen Patin, CPDT-KA answers a common question we hear: Will my dog beg if I give him real food (aka “people food”) We hope you enjoy this episode!
  • Nail Trims just got easier: How to file your dog’s nails with a Scratch Pad
    If you struggle with trimming your dog’s nails for any reason, this is the video for you! In this video Maureen Patin, CPDT-KA will be teaching you how to train your dog to use a scratch board.
  • Have a Dog that Digs? Help is Here!
    Digging really fulfills an emotional need for dogs. Here are 3 ideas to set up a dig space for your own dog! https://youtu.be/U0_BIakljgI
  • Jealous Dog? Make a BIG difference by doing this!
    This short video goes over a training exercise that can make a big difference with a dog who gets jealous when you pet or give treats to another dog.
  • Debunking the “Guilty” Look Dogs Give
    Have you heard of “Dog Shaming” or watched a viral video of a dog looking guilty for a mess they made? That “guilty” look is actually an appeasement gesture (or gestures) a dog...
  • He loves his treats but won’t eat his meals!
    Food is a big deal to dogs. We want our dogs to enjoy their training treats, their enrichment AND their meals. Using super yummy training treats is a big boost for your dog’s motivation during training....
  • The Best Way to Handle Puppy Biting
    Puppy biting is a 100% natural canine behavior. Its also naturally outgrown as the pup matures. Punishing for puppy biting is not recommended as it puts your pup at an increased risk for developing other...
  • New Pup and Senior Dog Woes
    Got pup???!!! Adding a pup to your family is an incredibly joyous occasion (Yay!)   Unfortunately, issues often arise that put a damper on the fun (Boo!).   Difficulties between the...
  • Tethering for Puppy Management
    This short video gives you the pro tips for successfully using tethering in your puppy raising toolkit.  https://youtu.be/tv7RMtOzz4M