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If you’ve started looking into professional dog training, you’ve probably noticed two popular options come up again and again: private training sessions and board and train programs. Both have their place, both can be effective, and neither is a magic wand. The real question is which one makes the most sense for your dog—and your lifestyle.

The holidays are meant to be joyful — but for dogs, Christmas can feel like sensory overload. New people, loud voices, food everywhere, altered routines, and heightened emotions can push even well-trained dogs into stress responses. Barking, jumping, pacing, whining, or “forgetting” their training aren’t signs of bad behaviour — they’re signs of a dog struggling to regulate in a chaotic environment.

If you’ve ever watched your dog rocket through a doorway, snatch treats like a crocodile, or lose their mind when the doorbell rings, you already know: impulse control is a skill—and most dogs need help developing it. Good news: it doesn’t have to be complicated. This 10-day impulse-control challenge walks you through short, actionable exercises you can do at home with minimal equipment. Each day builds on the last, helping your dog think before reacting, make better choices,

The holidays bring joy—twinkling lights, festive treats, family gatherings…and sometimes a side of canine chaos. Even the best dogs can get a little extra  this time of year. Whether your pup is sneaking Christmas cookies or launching themselves into your guests’ arms like Santa’s least-coordinated reindeer, you’re not alone. Here are the 5 most common holiday dog “naughty list” behaviors —and exactly how to fix them in quick, realistic steps. 1. Counter Surfing (AKA: Kitchen

Most people think winter is the season where everything slows down. The world goes quiet, routines get cozier, and we tell ourselves we will deal with training once the weather improves. The problem is that spring arrives and suddenly every distraction that did not exist for three months hits your dog all at once.

Most people wait until January to get serious about their dog’s training. New year, new planner, new gym pass, new promises. The problem is that your dog does not care what month it is. Behaviour is shaped by patterns, repetition, and the systems you stick to. So instead of waiting for the calendar to flip, I want you to treat the next few weeks as the real beginning of 2025. If you want different results next year, you need different habits now. Here is how to set smart, rea

Every dog becomes overstimulated at some point — whether it’s from guests arriving at the door, another dog walking by, kids running around, or just too much environmental pressure. Overstimulation isn’t “bad behavior”

An unstructured home breeds confusion, frustration, and reactive behavior. Dogs thrive on predictability. When every day feels like a free-for-all, your house becomes haunted by bad habits: jumping, barking, pulling, counter-surfing.