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Your dog is stressed—and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Stress is a normal biological response that helps dogs navigate the world. When your dog encounters something new, their brain immediately begins deciding: Is this safe, or is it a threat? To the dog, a vacuum cleaner might become something exciting to chase or something frightening to avoid. How that association is formed is influenced by both genetics and experience. Genetics provide the foundation for temperament and instinctive responses, while experiences teach a dog how
kelseylyn0
Jul 92 min read


Training Around New Distractions: The Importance of Proofing
One of the most common frustrations dog owners face is this:“My dog listens perfectly at home… but not anywhere else.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and your dog isn’t being stubborn. What you’re experiencing is a lack of proofing.
Cory McDonnell
Mar 222 min read


Blackdog Friday: Our Black Friday Dog Training Sale Is HERE
Blackdog Friday runs Nov 28–30! Get our lowest prices of the year on dog training across all Grassroots K9 locations. Don’t miss it.
grassrootsk9
Nov 30, 20252 min read
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