There's No Time to Train My Dog
For the past few weeks, I've found myself trapped in the "not enough time to train my dog" cycle. Life is busy. Running a business, being...
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havanadogtraining
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Ways We Keep Failing Our Dogs Over and Over and Over
As I started writing this blog post, it rapidly spiraled out of control. What started as a list of ways we continually fail our dogs,...
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havanadogtraining
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Why Every Dog Should Be Muzzle Trained
It's a dreaded topic. People don't like the idea of a dog being in a muzzle. I know, I know. It's not fun! We get it, but hear us out. We...
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havanadogtraining
Jan 4, 20232 min read
The Dog That Lit the Fire
My dog training career started through a fluke sequence of events that landed me to where I am today. A little hard work, some...
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havanadogtraining
Dec 20, 20224 min read
My Dog Isn't Food Motivated
Positive reinforcement works. The science doesn’t lie. One of the best ways to train a dog is by rewarding them with food for good...
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havanadogtraining
Nov 11, 20223 min read
When My Kids & Dogs Collide
Flopping like a fish on the floor, I pick up my screaming toddler and make a quick exit to the car. I quickly scan the parking lot....
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havanadogtraining
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Top Ten Training Supplies
Starting the training journey can feel a bit overwhelming, and there are dozens upon dozens upon dozens of things on the market waiting...
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havanadogtraining
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Boredom Blues: 5 Things to Do With Your Dog This Winter
Ever get stumped on how to entertain your dog? The weather isn't cooperating, there's a serious lack of space, you own a working breed...
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havanadogtraining
Oct 4, 20223 min read
The Dog That Humbles You
I recently took in a foster. A whole 38 pounds of pure chaos, sweetness, kangaroo hops, cuddles, and shark teeth all rolled into one...
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havanadogtraining
Jul 24, 20224 min read
Why Doesn't My Dog Listen?
"My dog has selective hearing." "My dog only comes when he wants to." "She knows how to sit, but she won't do it when guests come over."...
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havanadogtraining
Jul 7, 20223 min read
Management is More Than a Bandaid
Let's be real. People are less than thrilled when we (the trainers) start talking about management. A client asks about counter surfing,...
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havanadogtraining
Jun 20, 20224 min read
Kids & Canines: Top 10 Tricks for Success!
It's a question I get a lot. How do you manage all your dogs side-by-side with three young kids? My reaction is usually to joke about how...
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havanadogtraining
Jun 2, 20224 min read
Unpopular Opinion: Dog Breed Matters
Should all breeds of dogs be treated the same? In a world where the argument about Pit Bulls and Rottweilers continues, we are here to...
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havanadogtraining
May 24, 20227 min read
The Really Bad Dog
Have you ever had a bad dog? I'm not talking about the "okay" dog. I'm talking about the REALLY. BAD. DOG. Your own personal "Marley and...
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