Koinonia’s Blog

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 10/21/22 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 10/21/22

Is a bark collar humane?

My professional opinion as a dog trainer

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Why “training” isn’t my first step on your dog training plan.

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Curious which treats I use as a professional dog trainer?

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Can we talk about yard barking? Specifically, other dogs barking at you as you walk past with your dog?

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 8/19/22 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 8/19/22

Here’s how I train “Recall” (aka Come).

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Chasing a dog who won’t drop their illegal treasure is not my idea of a good time.

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Muzzles are for good dogs, too!

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Muzzles are for good dogs, too!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/17/22 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/17/22

Muzzles are for good dogs, too!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/3/22 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 6/3/22

Muzzles are for good dogs, too!

Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 5/20/22 Leighann Hurley, CPDT-KA 5/20/22

I don’t mess around when it comes to fireworks or thunderstorm fear.

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Fetch is a universal dog game, right? So why won’t the dog do it??