Whose Dog Is This?! Behavior Problem or Expectation Gap?
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Gilgamesh had an old friend over to the home for a playdate -- a 2 year old miniature...
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Eileen Koval
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
What is in a marker? Here is why you probably need more of them.
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA If we do positive training we most likely use a marker of some sort, whether it is saying,...
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Eileen Koval
- Sep 18, 2020
- 4 min
Counter-surfing -- Why Do They Do It and How Can We Stop It?
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Dogs taking food and other items off of tables and counter tops is not only an inconvenience for...
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Eileen Koval
- Sep 2, 2020
- 4 min
What Goes Into a Bomb-Proof Recall ("Come" Cue)?
By: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA The "Come" cue is one of the more difficult cues for dogs to master because it is not only about...
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Eileen Koval
- Aug 17, 2020
- 4 min
Small Adjustments Can Sneak in Big Behavior Changes
by: Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Our lives are so interwined with our dogs. Sometimes, more than we realize in the busy pace of...
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Eileen Koval
- Aug 14, 2020
- 5 min
How (and why) does positive rattlesnake avoidance training work with dogs?
Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I recently released an online course for do-it-yourself rattlesnake avoidance training geared toward...
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Eileen Koval
- Jul 7, 2020
- 7 min
"Help! My dog will not listen to me." Why off-leash training is the answer.
Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Lack of focus is a common problem for dog owners everywhere. Puppies or adult dogs can easily get...
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Eileen Koval
- Jun 28, 2020
- 6 min
The greatest gift we can give a dog is choice.
Eileen Koval, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Dogs lack what humans treasure most dearly: autonomy. They do not get to decide what to eat, when...
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Eileen Koval
- Apr 1, 2020
- 7 min
Is My Dog Frustrated? (and Am I Causing it?)
Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I meant to write about this a while ago when I had several new cases within a week involving various types...
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Eileen Koval
- Feb 13, 2020
- 4 min
The Importance of Puppy Socialization Before 12 Weeks
Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA Puppy socialization has always been an important topic, but even more so during the last year when...
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Eileen Koval
- Nov 20, 2019
- 5 min
Positive Trainers: Defining Ourselves By Our Methods, Not Our Tools
Eileen Koval, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA I am writing this because I have worked with many people recently who either skipped or quit early...
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Eileen Koval
- Aug 13, 2019
- 3 min
Fear or Phobia?
Fear and phobia are often used interchangeably, but they are two very different things. Fear is an emotional response to a perceived...
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Eileen Koval
- Sep 7, 2018
- 7 min
Dog Treat Recipes
I have used a variety of store bought dog treats over the years, and have often run into problems finding ones that worked well for...
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Eileen Koval
- Jun 26, 2018
- 4 min
Is the Dog Park Right for My Dog?
Many people view dog parks as the most fun place a dog could ever go. The thought of dogs romping around together in the grass brings...
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Eileen Koval
- Jun 13, 2018
- 5 min
There is Nothing Wrong with the Dog: Focusing on the Dog You Actually Have
Lately, I have faced my own challenges since getting our puppy, Beowulf. He is a real doll. Fast, spunky, insanely toy driven. Eager...
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Eileen Koval
- Jun 8, 2018
- 5 min
Help! My Dog is Afraid of Objects and/or Noises!
This is a great frustration among dog parents and handlers. Our dogs sudden act terrified of something that does not seem scary at all. ...
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Eileen Koval
- Jun 1, 2018
- 4 min
How to Motivate Your Dog for Success
Some dogs love food...any kind of food...any time. Their stomachs seem bottomless. Other dogs could play fetch or tug all day long. ...
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