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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,...
beth3660
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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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...
beth3660
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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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....
beth3660
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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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
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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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...)?
beth3660
Jun 2, 20224 min read
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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
Dec 5, 20212 min read
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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...
Sarah E. Sexton
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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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 21, 20213 min read
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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
Oct 4, 20213 min read
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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...
Sarah E. Sexton
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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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...
beth3660
May 1, 20193 min read
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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...
beth3660
Apr 25, 20163 min read
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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 23, 20164 min read
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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 15, 20165 min read
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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...
beth3660
Mar 8, 20165 min read
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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...
beth3660
Mar 4, 20162 min read
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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 24, 20161 min read
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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...
beth3660
Feb 18, 20161 min read
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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 15, 20162 min read
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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...
beth3660
Feb 10, 20164 min read
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