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Unleashing Happiness: The Psychological Benefits of Service Dogs for Individuals with Disabilities
Discover the profound psychological benefits of service dogs for individuals with disabilities, enhancing emotional well-being and social...


Understanding Marker Words/ Rewards
What is a Marker Word? When training your pup, using a marker word to "mark" the second your dog does something desirable or undesirable...


Setting up for Success: Going to the Vet
Going to the vet can be a very stressful event for most dogs. Unfortunately for our dogs, this event is crucial to the overall health and...


Oppositional Reflex in Canines: Understanding Leash Manners
Dogs exhibit a natural response to pressure known as opposition reflex, where their instinct is to push against a push and pull against a...


The Four F's of Fear: Flight Fight, Fawn, Freeze
Analyzing and understanding how your dog reacts to triggers is crucial. Dogs can respond to fear in a multitude of different ways. Today...


Working With Fearful Canines
I handle numerous anxiety cases each year, covering various forms of anxiety. For instance, your puppy might start noticing more of the...


Understanding Anxiety Within Canines
Living beings, whether animals or humans, surely don't enjoy experiencing anxiety. Throughout my experience with numerous dogs and their...


Understanding why your dog is barking**
As a dog trainer from Run Free K9, LLC based in Myrtle Beach, I understand how barking can be frustrating for pet owners. However, it's...


Do these three things every day, and you will see the results!
Our last blog talked about how the dog training process is not linear. This means you are not likely to see massive improvements every...
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