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Messy Timing = Confused Dog
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Hey Reader, Ever told your dog “off”... and got a blank stare? Here’s why it happens: Your timing’s off. Or your follow-through’s fuzzy. You just confused them. But timing isn’t enough. Use the same word every time. Dogs are pattern masters. If the pattern is clear, results come fast. Want to see real change? Say what you mean, and mean it every time. Keep it consistent, PS Need help cleaning up your timing or getting consistent at home? Reply to this email and let’s troubleshoot it together. Or, book a consultation here. |
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Can a puppy under six months wear a prong collar? Yes. Being under six months doesn’t automatically make a puppy too young. Dante was 10 weeks old the first time I attached a leash to his prong collar. I had several reasons for starting that young. He was training to become my service dog, so I needed to guide him without a lot of leash pressure or physical handling. I also wanted to teach the leash boundary before pulling became a habit. I didn’t see a reason to let him practise pulling for...
Hey Reader, Buying a prong collar is only the beginning. But what do you actually do once the leash is attached? The Puppy Leash Manners Blueprint is officially live. This short course shows you how to teach leash boundaries early, before pulling becomes the habit you have to fix later. Inside, you’ll learn: How much leash to give your puppy What to do when the leash becomes tight How to help your puppy find the end of the leash When to wait and when to step in How to recognize progress...
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