by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Understanding the Root Cause: How Fear Drives Dog Aggression Understanding your dog’s behavior is crucial to maintaining a healthy and happy pet. One common issue dog owners face is dog aggression. But what’s the root cause behind this troubling behavior?...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Introduction Welcome, dog lovers! If you’re in need of a professional certified dog trainer who also offers dog walking services, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ll explain the 10 reasons why hiring me, a certified dog trainer who offers dog...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Living Versus Existing One year ago this week, we put down our 13-year-old Shiba Inu, Kasey. She suffered from advanced kidney disease and pancreatitis, all conditions from which she would not recover. At the point she stopped “living” and started merely “existing,”...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Jul 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
You can experience the joy of owning a well-behaved canine friend when you embrace positive reinforcement in dog training. The method, which revolves around rewarding good behavior, is a proven technique that fosters a stronger bond between you and your dog while...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Overview “Maybelle” is a 6-month-old German Shepherd/Lab mix. Her owner, Jack, acquired her at two months old from a breeder. He called me requesting a consultation for obedience training. However, he primarily wants to reduce her extreme resource guarding. When Jack,...
by Debbie Tangen, CPDT-KA | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Overview of Mobile Service Industries The services industry has evolved in recent years. It used to be if you wanted to get a haircut, you had to go to the barbershop or salon. If you desired takeout for dinner, you had to travel to the restaurant. The same goes for...
