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Dog Training Tools

Our favorite dog ownership products and training gear
Updated post: This piece was first published in November 2021 and last edited in March 2024.
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In favor of retractable leashes
And how we use our flexi to give our dog more freedom—responsibly
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Dog-related podcast notes: Master running list
GRC Dog Talk, Something to Bark About, and more
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Training Without Conflict podcast notes: Running list
A collection of notes I’ve taken while listening to the Training Without Conflict podcast.
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Key concepts that have helped me grow as a dog owner
Breaking down barriers to entry
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Responses to common muzzle training concerns
Why should you muzzle train your dog? Are these tools cruel—or only for "aggressive" animals?
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An open letter to the person fixated on my dog’s prong collar
You saw my dog wearing a prong collar.
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No punishment without fulfillment: Being fair to my dog
Punishment is a heated topic in the dog training world.
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The biggest ways my dog training approach has changed over time
Here are some key ways I’ve evolved in my dog training approach: from a starry-eyed animal-obsessed little kid, to a first-time dog owner, to a…
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Come together: Can we unite around shared dog-loving values?
I care about creating a welcoming space on our social media and blog.
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Our crate training process and how we use the tool today
Our Australian cattle dog never struggled being left alone to the degree of being officially diagnosed with “separation anxiety”—but she did make it…
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Why I believe in crate training our dogs
Crates can sometimes be a controversial tool in the dog ownership world. Many trainers swear by them. Some countries have banned them. Lots of us see…
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