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Our favorite dog ownership products and training gear
Updated post: This piece was first published in November 2021 and last edited in March 2024.
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In favor of retractable leashes (and how we use our flexi responsibly)
Updated post: This article was first published on June 4th, 2020 and most recently updated in March 2024.
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Training Without Conflict podcast notes: Running list
A collection of notes I’ve taken while listening to the Training Without Conflict podcast.
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Barriers to entry: Key concepts to grow as a dog owner
I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it until either my mouth or your ears fall off: Taking care of a dog can be overwhelming. What do we do when…
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Responses to common muzzle training concerns
Why muzzle train your dog? Are muzzles only for aggressive animals? Are they cruel?
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An open letter to the person fixated on my dog’s prong collar
You saw my dog wearing a prong collar.
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The biggest ways our dog training’s changed over time
Here are some key ways I’ve evolved in my dog training approach: from a starry-eyed animal-obsessed little kid, to a first-time dog owner, to a…
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Come together: Unite around shared dogmanship values
I care about creating a welcoming space on our social media and blog.
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Our crate training process + how we use the tool today
Our Australian cattle dog never struggled being left alone to the degree of being officially diagnosed with “separation anxiety”—but she did make it…
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Why I believe in crate training our dogs
Crates can sometimes be a controversial tool in the dog ownership world. Many trainers swear by them. Some countries have banned them. Lots of us see…
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Using “do not pet” accessories to advocate for our dog
We’ve gotten quite a few questions about our “do not pet” hat and leash wrap, so I thought I’d compile our thoughts into a full-length blog.
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Dog training tools: What, when, and why we use them
First written in November 2020 and last updated in November 2021.
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