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The Proficient Pup

The Proficient Pup: Dog Training Blog For North County San Diego Community Dog-Parents

Hands On or Hands Off?

When we say someone has “hands-on” experience, it means that he or she has personal interaction with or planning of a subject. Training a dog is a “hands-on” activity, meaning that there is detailed managing and decision-making in teaching the…

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Why I Love Dogs Who Say No

A few weeks ago, I was teaching a Beginning Manners class for adult dogs. I said to the human students, “I love dogs who say ‘No.’” The students looked at me doubtfully, and I continued, “Just like with your children:…

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Building a Confident Pup

How can you build a confident pup? It’s no secret that doing something repeatedly buids experience or skill. That skill then builds confidence. It is said that doing anything for 10,000 hours will make someone an expert at that thing….

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