Dog agility course running: Reality vs fantasy lines
Have you ever walked a course, come up with what felt like a perfect plan… and then watched your dog run something completely different? Maybe they took a wider line than expected. Maybe they missed a jump entirely. Maybe they added in an obstacle you didn’t intend. It’s not that your dog didn’t try—it’s that […]
Become a “Dog Groomer Near You”: The Ultimate Guide to Local Certification & Licensing
Benefits of Becoming a Dog Groomer So you’re thinking about becoming a dog groomer. It’s a great profession in so many ways! You get to work with dogs (and sometimes cats) all day, making them look and feel their best. Dog groomers get to indulge their creative sides. Dog grooming offers paths to owning your […]
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Ditch the 9-to-5: How to Build a Six-Figure Dog Grooming Business From Your Garage in 2025!
If you’re an animal lover toying with the idea of building your own dog grooming business, this is a must-read. Pet grooming offers the ideal self-employment opportunity for several reasons: You do not need a large business space; you can equip a garage, sun porch or outbuilding to suit your needs. In fact, you don’t […]
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How to Train Your Service Dog in Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT)
Deep pressure therapy (DPT) is a highly useful task for people who are training their own service dog — for themselves or their child. DPT is useful for multiple types of disabilities, including PTSD, depression, panic and anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, arthritis and other pain syndromes, seizure disorders, and more. Your dog may … How to Train Your Service Dog in Deep Pressure Therapy (DPT) Read More »
When Can You Leave a Puppy Alone? A Step-by-Step Puppy Training Schedule by Age
Ever wondered when can you leave a puppy alone without supervision? Here’s how to tell if your puppy is ready for more freedom, based on their puppy training schedule by age.
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Footwork and Handler Mechanics in Dog Agility
Ever feel like you and your dog are speaking different languages on the agility course? You’re not alone! Agility is often called a dance between dog and handler. If your footwork is off-beat, your canine partner will likely misread the steps. Footwork and handler mechanics might sound like advanced skills, but they’re incredibly important for […]
Knowing Where You’re Going part 2: Trick Training vs Obedience Training
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” – Cheshire Cat The reader is asked to analyze the following content very carefully to avoid any misinterpretations. The author is making no accusations of any particular type of dog training being right or wrong, good or bad, better or worse, per […]
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Top 7 Dog-Friendly Parks and Trails in Marlton, NJ
Explore seven dog-friendly parks and trails in Marlton, NJ, perfect for walks, playtime, and outdoor adventures with your pup.
4 reasons your dog is knocking bars in agility (and how to fix it)
In this post, we’ll walk through four common causes of bar knocking in agility and offer clear, actionable solutions based on the OneMind Dogs method.
Online dog training not clicking? Learn to train dogs in-person in sunny SoCal!
Animal Behavior College’s (ABC) in-person dog training program combines two of the best things in the world: dogs and sunshine; because even though we excel at helping people launch their training careers online, we know online learning is not for everyone. With that in mind, we also offer a 5-month in-person dog obedience training course […]
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