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She’s in Season– living with an intact female
Kong Stuffing Recipes – Stuff your dog’s Kong with these fantastic foods for hours of entertainment!

- Top 10 Signs of a Reputable Breeder – Anybody can breed dogs. However, here is a Top 10 list that sets Reuptable Breeders apart from “Backyard Breeders”.
- Housetraining Tips – Put your puppy on the right path to being 100% housetrained
- Crate Training ABCs – Get your puppy to love being in her crate – so you can take a break!
- Great Places To Socialize Your Puppy– This handout will help you decide where to bring you puppy to help introduce them to new environments and experiences
- Socializing Your Puppy During COVID19 – how to safely socialize your puppy during the time of social distancing

Service Dog Guidelines – Helpful hits on what to look for — and what to avoid — if selecting a shelter/rescue dog for your use as a service dog
Service Dog Traits – Traits to look for when selecting a puppy for service dog work

Don’t Shoot a Fly with a Bazooka… – A helpful handout to let you know the right times to use a correction and how to effectively give it to your dog.
Fun Interactive Games at Home – Simple indoor and outdoor activities designed to improve specific canine behaviors, from jumping and chewing to coming when called
How to Charge the Clicker– In just a few steps, your dog will learn that “click” means “treat!”
How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails – The right equipment and techniques will make nail trimming time less stressful for both you and your dog!
Is My Dog Stubborn? – Make your dog more responsive using cause-and-effect behavioral conditioning
Nip It In The Bud – How to stop common behavior problems like jumping, inappropriate barking, nipping, and more
Preventing Sep-Anx in COVID19 – how to help prevent your dog having issues once we return to “normal.”
When It’s Not Okay– How comforting your dog at the wrong time rewards and reinforces fearful behavior
Use a Spoon – Puppies and small dogs present special challenges when training. This handout will teach you how to use a wooden or plastic spoon to extend your reach — and save your back when training little dogs.
Time for a Ride! Car Re-Introductions – How to Re-introduce Your Dog to Riding in a Vehicle
Vocabulary List – list all the commands, and the definitions, your dog knows!

Sep-Anx Tracking Log – when working in our trainers in our Separation-Anxiety Modification, use this tracking log to track your dog’s progress when left alone
AKC CGC Application – After your dog passes the Canine Good Citizen certification test, get your dog’s official title by submitting this form to the American Kennel Club
Housetraining Log – Measure your puppy’s potty training progress with this handy schedule spreadsheet
Obedience Training Log – An easy-to-use table that helps you track improvement of new behaviors (such as sit, down, stay, come, and more)
Novice Competition Training Log – For Novice Competition class students: accelerate your success by keeping records of training exercises
In Case of Accident – This fillable form includes clear instructions about who to contact and how to care for your dog should you ever become unexpectedly incapacitated