The Gift of Communication
In the old days, dogs would wait to be told what to do. They patiently waited for commands, followed them closely, and did their jobs -...
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jdhadfield
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Giving Thanks for Our Dogs
We’ve all gone through some difficult times lately, and sometimes it’s tough to sit down and try to think about the things we can be...
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jdhadfield
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Meet the Dog Monday - Lilly, the Pitty Mix Rescue
I was called to work with Lilly, the Pit Bull mix rescue, because her owner Kim was told by another trainer that, “It’s not a matter of...
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jdhadfield
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Dogs are Like Kids!
A lot of dog owners and trainers are proponents of the dominance theory - that you must be the Alpha in your home, and the dog must be...
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jdhadfield
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Happy Birthday, Reggie!
Reggie just turned 12 years old. Dogs are a gift with a limited warranty, but Reggie is still doing well - some arthritis in the back...
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jdhadfield
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Pets For Vets Training
This past weekend, the Pets for Vets organization treated me (and the other Pets for Vets volunteer trainers) to a weekend seminar with...
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jdhadfield
Jul 27, 20222 min read
The Tale of Harrison
Harrison is a big, sweet, goofy Great Pyrenees mix whom I’ve been working with for a couple months. When we started, he would seem to not...
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jdhadfield
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Is Your Dog Mentally Stimulated?
Greetings! Everyone agrees that dogs need exercise - and dogs that don’t get enough exercise often get into trouble. When we think of...
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jdhadfield
May 24, 20222 min read
Is Your Dog Growling to Communicate with You?
People get upset when their dogs growl - especially when the dog is growling at THEM! There’s an old, outdated idea that the human has to...
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jdhadfield
Apr 19, 20221 min read
The Walk is All About the Dog
A dog can be a great therapist, especially during a walk. You can tell your dog about the frustrations at work, the people you’ve met,...
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jdhadfield
Mar 20, 20222 min read
Dogs are Active, Thinking Partners
When I do a dog training lesson, I have to arrive with a certain energy - we can call it enthusiasm. I want the dog to know that I am...
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jdhadfield
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Love Your Dogs
Love your dogs. We all love our dogs, and we can build that loving relationship by learning how to work together. With The Clever Dog’s...
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jdhadfield
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Welcome to 2022!
Working with your dogs was probably the highlight of my 2021. The hardest part is always saying goodbye to you all and your dogs after...
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