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beth3660
- Jun 2, 2022
- 4 min
Having A Hard Time Walking Your Dog?
Is your dog going nuts when he sees people or other dogs when you walk him (or sometimes bikes, kids, rollerblades, runners...)?
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Sarah E. Sexton
- Dec 5, 2021
- 2 min
High Value vs Low Value Rewards
One of the things we put an emphasis on here at Unleashed Joy is using high value rewards, but why? Let’s take the example of counter...
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Sarah E. Sexton
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Why is my puppy suddenly afraid?
Dogs go through what are known as “fear periods” and if your previously happy and brave puppy is now acting spooked at things that didn’t...
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Sarah E. Sexton
- Oct 21, 2021
- 3 min
Halloween Costumes For You and Your Best (4-Footed) Friend
The best couple’s costumes for a dog and handler often rely on making the dog look like something he already looks like. One reason is...
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Sarah E. Sexton
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min
Why Dominance Theory is Bullshit
You’ve probably heard about dominance theory and alpha wolves, but what is it, and is there any truth to it? Well, from the title of this...
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Sarah E. Sexton
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
Puzzle Toy Reviews
In order to add enrichment to my two standard poodles’ lives, I use puzzle feeders. Below are the ones I’ve tried and my thoughts about...
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beth3660
- May 1, 2019
- 3 min
Help! I Have a Stubborn Dog!
I’m not listening to you! Why Won’t He Listen to Me? Have you noticed that sometimes your dog doesn’t listen to you? You ask him to do...
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beth3660
- Apr 25, 2016
- 3 min
Dog Daycare Play Styles – the German Shepherd Play Style
German Shepherd Play Style We’ve been exploring dog play styles of late here at Unleashed Joy, and our latest notes are related to the...
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beth3660
- Mar 23, 2016
- 4 min
Doggy Daycare & How Breed Determines Play Styles
Prior to getting into the details, we’d like to stress that these are generalizations. A variety of other factors beyond the breed of...
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beth3660
- Mar 15, 2016
- 5 min
Dog Daycare & Dog Play Styles
Here’s the Skinny on Dog Play Styles The play style of individual dogs is the more important factor when determining which dogs should...
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beth3660
- Mar 8, 2016
- 5 min
Dog Training Boot Camp? NO!
The notion of “boot camps” has grown popular in a variety of industries, from short-term “cram sessions” to study for IT certifications...
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beth3660
- Mar 4, 2016
- 2 min
CMS Employees – Dog Daycare & Boarding is Near
So, if you have a dog that could use some additional time out of the house, or has some excess energy to get rid of, you may want to...
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beth3660
- Feb 24, 2016
- 1 min
What We Mean by “Dog Boarding with Love”
Meg and Nala, getting cozy… At Unleashed Joy, we say that we offer dog boarding services “with love.” But what do we mean by that...
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beth3660
- Feb 18, 2016
- 1 min
Doggie Daycare Gallery
Guys…Let me in! At Unleashed Joy Doggie Daycare, we see dogs doing just about everything. What’s funny is that the dogs mostly play...
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beth3660
- Feb 15, 2016
- 2 min
Work at SSA? Dog Daycare is Right on the Way!
Hey, mom and dad…we really don’t want to stay home alone. So take us to Daytime Playtime at Unleashed Joy! If you have a dog, live in...
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beth3660
- Feb 10, 2016
- 4 min
Doggy Daycare – What to Look For
Bro, I’m a little tired. Let’s just lie down here for a while and rest up so we can play some more. Doggy daycare is a great option for...
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beth3660
- Feb 7, 2016
- 4 min
Dog Boarding or a Dog Sitter?
Dog sitter or dog boarding facility? It may seem like a question worth little consideration, but when it comes right down to it, that’s...
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beth3660
- Jan 15, 2016
- 3 min
On Demand: When Your Dog Wants Instant Gratification
By Jessica Ring, Unleashed Joy Trainer Bark! Bark! Bark! I want! I want! I want! You likely know what we’re talking about. You start to...
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beth3660
- Jun 11, 2015
- 3 min
My Summer Internship with Unleashed Joy
Article by Casey Blevins, Unleashed Joy Intern Hello! My name is Casey Blevins and I’m the new summer intern at Unleashed Joy. This...
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beth3660
- Mar 5, 2015
- 3 min
Judge Not? Well, at Least Let’s Get Those Pups Socialized!
By Jessica Ring, Unleashed Joy Dog Trainer Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about judgment. Dogs and dog training are not immune. “Dog...