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Dog Domestication – Who Tamed Who?

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Who Tamed Who? The story has long been that we domesticated the dog. Current scientific consensus is that dogs have been our companions for at least 15,000 years. We’ve imagined…

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Aug 05
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Why Do I Need a Professional Dog Trainer Designation to Train Dogs?

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Why Should You Obtain a Professional Dog Trainer Designation? In the last few decades, the field of dog training has changed considerably.  Working with dogs has evolved into more science-based…

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May 14
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Airline Travel with your Service Dog

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Traveling on a commercial airline with your service dog sometimes, is necessary. Proper preparation for a successful experience, is essential. Service dogs are expected to behave and cope with the…

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Mar 03
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Let Them Sniff

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We all know dogs require daily exercise to thrive. But in the rush to provide our canine companions with a good cardio workout, we may be overlooking another equally important…

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Feb 05
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8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Coffee Shop

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8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Coffee Shop Spending time sitting at the local coffee shop with my dog is one of my favorite activities. My dog gets…

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Jan 29
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The 5 Pillars of Successful Dog-Dog Greetings

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What’s a good dog greeting, and what is not? Ask first, greet later. Always ask the guardian’s permission before you let your dog greet another dog. The other dog might…

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Jan 04
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Public Access Skills for Dogs – A Video

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Have you heard of Public Access Skills for dogs and wondered what it meant? Julie Brewer made a video to show what a dog learns in public access class and…

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Living With A Dog In Your Senior Years

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As you find yourself aging, you might be wondering whether having a dog companion is a good choice. You are probably asking yourself: Is living with a dog in my…

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Dog Halloween Safety Tips

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8 Tips to Keep Your Dog Out of Harms Way This Halloween It’s that time of year again! Spooky season is upon us and everyone’s gearing up for the most…

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Understanding Dog Motivators

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Motivation is what makes your dog tick. It’s what drives him to do things, like respond to your cues and find doing so worthwhile—even the second and third times you…

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  • Dog Domestication – Who Tamed Who? September 14, 2020
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  • Let Them Sniff March 3, 2020
  • 8 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to a Coffee Shop February 5, 2020
  • The 5 Pillars of Successful Dog-Dog Greetings January 29, 2020
  • Public Access Skills for Dogs – A Video January 4, 2020
  • Living With A Dog In Your Senior Years October 30, 2019
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  • Understanding Dog Motivators September 19, 2019
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Just like most professional credentials, not all are common knowledge. CPDT-KA behind a trainer’s name stands for a nationally recognized certification of proficiency, and knowledge of science based training methods.

The trainers that have this certification have met a standard of knowledge that has been assessed by an independent council. They also need to have a minimum of 300 hours of dog training and related volunteer or professional experience within the last three years. They must follow a specific code of ethics which favors using a humane hierarchy of methodology; choosing positive and motivational methods, rather than force based training or compulsion methods. To read more about the specific requirements please visit CCPDT.org.