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The Power of Play: How Fun Strengthens Human-Dog Bonds.

beth3660

4 days ago
2 min

The Power of Play: How Fun Strengthens Human-Dog Bonds.

If there’s one universal truth about our canine companions, it’s this: they love to play. Whether it's chasing a ball, tugging on a rope,...

Unmasking Aversive Dog Training: The Deceptive Use of Positive Reinforcement Terminology

beth3660

Aug 29
2 min

Unmasking Aversive Dog Training: The Deceptive Use of Positive Reinforcement Terminology

In the world of dog training, the terminology can sometimes be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the methods employed...

The Significance of Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Board and Train Programs

beth3660

Jul 19
2 min

The Significance of Positive Reinforcement Dog Training in Board and Train Programs

Board and train programs have gained popularity as a convenient option for dog owners seeking professional training for their pets....

Acting Jolly: A Dog Handling Technique for Stressed Pet Parents

beth3660

Jul 13
3 min

Acting Jolly: A Dog Handling Technique for Stressed Pet Parents

Dogs, our beloved furry friends, are known for their exceptional ability to read and react to human emotions. Their social intelligence...

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...)?

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...

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...

Halloween Costumes For You and Your Best (4-Footed) Friend

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dog Daycare Play Styles – the German Shepherd Play Style

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...

Doggy Daycare & How Breed Determines Play Styles

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...

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...

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...

CMS Employees – Dog Daycare & Boarding is Near

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...

What We Mean by “Dog Boarding with Love”

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...

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...

Work at SSA? Dog Daycare is Right on the Way!

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...

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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LET'S TALK ABOUT DOGS

Also, Check Out Some Great Blogs at Sniffspot. Sometimes, we even help edit them!

Also, Check Out Some Great Blogs at Sniffspot.
Sometimes, we even help edit them!