The Silent Language of Dogs
Fall colors and crisp air brings warmth despite cooler temperatures, inviting both us and our canine companions to embrace the outdoors....
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Rachel McMichael
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Summer Fun with your Pup!
Summer is here, and it's absolute the perfect time to soak up the sun and create some lasting memories with your dog. Of course, with the...
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Rachel McMichael
- May 26
- 5 min
Dog Walking and Dog Park Safety
As the warmth of summer draws near, outdoor adventures with our beloved dogs beckons. From leisurely strolls through the neighborhood to...
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Rachel McMichael
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Potty Training 101: A Guide to Successful Housebreaking
My family adopted a puppy from a rescue last August. He was almost 12 weeks old at the time and the rescue told me he had zero clue on...
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Rachel McMichael
- Nov 5, 2023
- 6 min
Safety During Holiday Get-Togethers
November has arrived, the leaves are all falling and families are planning their seasonal gatherings. Holiday get-togethers can be a...
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Rachel McMichael
- Oct 23, 2023
- 4 min
Halloween: Safe Pups in the Spooky Season
Halloween is just a week away and it is a very exciting and festive time of the year, filled with fabulous costumes, decorations, and...
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Rachel McMichael
- Oct 15, 2023
- 5 min
Combating Counter Surfing
Counter surfing, the act of a dog jumping on countertops and taking items, can be a frustrating and potentially dangerous behavior that...
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Rachel McMichael
- Oct 5, 2023
- 3 min
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in canines
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a behavioral disorder that affects not only humans but can also manifest in canines as well. This...
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Rachel McMichael
- Oct 4, 2023
- 11 min
Unprofessional Animal Rescues: Red Flags and Responsible Support
Animal rescues play a crucial role in providing shelter, care, and ultimately finding loving homes for animals that are neglected or in...
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Rachel McMichael
- Sep 25, 2023
- 4 min
Ethical Approaches to Dog Training: Promises, Guarantees, and the Fallout of Aversive Methods
As a credentialed, educated, and experienced dog trainer, my primary goal is to foster a positive and healthy relationship between you...
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Rachel McMichael
- Sep 19, 2023
- 4 min
New Dog? Keys to Successful Dog-Cat Introductions
Introducing a new dog or puppy to a household with a resident cat can be a very delicate process. It requires careful planning, patience,...
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Rachel McMichael
- Sep 9, 2023
- 4 min
Impacts of Outdated Advice from Dog Rescues
Dog rescues play a vital role in providing shelter and care for homeless, abandoned or mistreated dogs. However, it is important to...
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Rachel McMichael
- Sep 5, 2023
- 5 min
Choosing the Right Breed of Dog
Recently our Behavior Consultant, Rachel, traveled to an Ohio rescue and adopted an 11-week-old puppy. She is hoping that this pup is a...
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Rachel McMichael
- Aug 21, 2023
- 3 min
The Importance of Training in Shelters
The Importance of Training in Shelters By Nicana Garmon and Savanna Zerfoss Over 3 million dogs find their way into shelters across the...
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Rachel McMichael
- Aug 13, 2023
- 3 min
Kids returning to school? How your dog may feel about it.
As Summer draws to a close, the anticipation of kids returning to school can be an overwhelming thing for both parents and children....
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Rachel McMichael
- Aug 5, 2023
- 2 min
Autumn - the perfect time for training!
Autumn is right around the corner in Western Pennsylvania with its crisp air and vibrant colors. Fall is not only a truly delightful...
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Rachel McMichael
- Mar 25, 2022
- 5 min
Let's talk about Sociability & Good Deeds gone Wrong
Dogs are social creatures, but sometimes we expect them to go against their very natural state in order to socialize with large,...
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Rachel McMichael
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
Socialization
While scouring the internet late last night, I noticed a trend - and one that does our canine companions absolutely no favors. All over...
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Rachel McMichael
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Happy 4th of July!
Did you know that on the 4th of July more pets are lost than on any other day of the year? It can often be a very scary time for our...
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Rachel McMichael
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
All trainers are not created equally. . .
Did you know the dog training industry is not regulated? Literally anyone can say they are a trainer! When you really think about it, it...
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