We’re finally seeing more conversations about consent between people, and that’s a huge step forward. But here’s something we rarely discuss: dogs deserve consent too. Dogs communicate yes and no through body language and behavior, but we often miss—or ignore—those signals. By consent, I mean freely given agreement—a clear “yes” to an action or interaction. […]
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The concept of pets going in and out of the house as they please has been around for hundreds of years. But as the way we live with and interact with our pets changes, so should our expectations and plans for the safety and management of our pets. Here are four reasons you should ditch
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We love enrichment here at Smiles Dog Training! Enrichment is the concept of improving your pet’s experience in a way that is valuable to them. Quarantine has shown us just how difficult it is to be stuck with limited options, so we are starting an enrichment challenge for our clients and followers. We’ll be posting
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