dog training
As pet owners, we all want our furry friends to live happy, healthy lives. But have you ever stopped to think about what that really means for your dog? For many dogs, a fulfilling life means having a sense of agency and choice in their daily routines. This is where the four L.E.G.S. model developed…
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One very common request I get as a dog trainer is “How can I make my dog walk better?” While I do not think we need to make our dogs do anything, there are tips to help you and your dog have a more enjoyable and beneficial walk. All of our staff at Milwaukee Paws Pet…
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Why do we need to talk about reactive dog training and how it can help? Simply stated, when we bring a dog into our families, we have an idea of what life will be like with this new family member. As a dog trainer, I often have the opportunity to hear the stories clients share…
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Why Capture Calmness: Some dogs are calm, chill and relaxed most of the time. It seems that their default is to relax and stay calm. For other dogs, reaching a state of calmness is harder to attain and not their go to behavior. Capturing calmness is key for dogs who are more hyper, high energy…
Read MoreEach year, as the new year begins, I like to reflect back over the past 12 months. I take this time to reflect on the year, the successes and challenges it brought, how well I handled them and where I struggled. I find this time helpful to give me perspective, to help me remember how…
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Before traveling with your pet, teach them the cues that will make your trip safer and more fun for all of you! Traveling with our canine companions can be a lot of fun and can really help to strengthen the bond between pet and pet parent. Before you hit the road with Fido, though, there…
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While we at Milwaukee Paws Pet Care have always stressed the importance of cognitive enrichment for pets, especially cats and dogs, we have noticed that this year, there is a marked increase in the number of companies shifting their focus to it as well. This makes us happy- cognitive enrichment is such a vital and…
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November is typically the month of thankfulness, gratitude and Thanksgiving. It seems appropriate, given that we are preparing to head into a season of gift giving, social get togethers (well, maybe not so many social gatherings this year) and the start of the new year. It always made sense to me that we begin the…
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As a dog trainer, who has owned a reactive, or leash aggressive, dog, I am very aware of the mixed feelings this problem presents. Before I understood what leash aggression was, I thought that I had contributed to his aggression. I carried with me the baggage of feeling like I was not a good dog…
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