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Khris Erickson
Mar 2, 20236 min read
Your Dog Sniffing on Walks Is Not a Problem!
I used to walk my dogs solely as a form of exercise, both for them and for me. Back then my goal was to get a decent workout and tire my...
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Khris Erickson
Feb 9, 20236 min read
Do Dogs Help Children's Behavior?
When I worked as a Humane Educator at an animal shelter, one of my favorite programs was called No More Bullying®. It was a program held...
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Khris Erickson
Jan 19, 20234 min read
Using A Dog Crate for Separation Anxiety?
“He can’t be crated even if we’re in the next room. I know we should have worked harder at getting him to like his crate.” This is what I...
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Khris Erickson
Dec 29, 20227 min read
Should My Dog Sleep on My Bed?
“If you let your dog sleep on your bed, he might become dominant”. That’s what I was told when I got my first dog as an adult almost 30...
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Khris Erickson
Dec 15, 20227 min read
5 Things Every Dog Should Know
Many people assume that the dogs belonging to dog trainers are highly trained, responsive dogs that always obey every request. Some...
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Khris Erickson
Dec 1, 20227 min read
How Do I Teach My Dog to Fetch?
“My dog will chase the ball, but doesn’t bring it back.” Or “My dog will play fetch for two throws, but loses interest after that.” I...
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Khris Erickson
Nov 17, 20225 min read
Hyper-attachment and Separation Anxiety
Laura and Tom’s dog Baxter had separation anxiety. Unlike typical cases in which the dog is ok as long as he is with a person, Baxter...
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Khris Erickson
Nov 10, 20227 min read
What Is the Best Place To Get A Dog?
If you’re planning on bringing a new dog into your family, you have some choices as to where to obtain one. Your decision should be based...
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Khris Erickson
Nov 3, 20227 min read
How To Choose A Dog To Fit Your Lifestyle
I think most people who are considering adding a dog to their family want to be a good dog owner. Being a good dog owner doesn’t start on...
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Khris Erickson
Oct 27, 20229 min read
How To Use a Dog Crate for House Training
The key to house training is to have your dog eliminate in the correct area 95% of the time. You also need to be able to interrupt them...
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Khris Erickson
Oct 20, 20227 min read
Moving To a New House with Dogs
It makes me just a little bit anxious to even think about moving, and everything that it entails: Sorting through your belongings to...
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Khris Erickson
Oct 13, 202212 min read
How To Mat Train A Dog
I admit it. I used to be a mat training skeptic. “Why use a mat when you can just train a good stay?” was my line of thinking. But then I...
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