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    Systematic Racism In The Dog Community
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Feb 28
    • 3 min

    Systematic Racism In The Dog Community

    Systematic Racism touches every part of our lives, and pet ownership is no different. And-- it's time for us to fix it.
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    What is management?
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    What is management?

    Management is a broad term that refers to anything that we might use to prevent a dog from practicing a certain behavior or increase...
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    More than playing with puppies: the reality of working with dogs.
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Jun 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    More than playing with puppies: the reality of working with dogs.

    If you've ever worked in a profession that involves dogs - training, grooming, boarding, day care, shelter, vet office - you've probably...
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    Euthanasia for behavior: O's story
    K9 Turbo Training
    • May 27, 2020
    • 9 min

    Euthanasia for behavior: O's story

    This post is part of a series discussing euthanasia for behavior. Find the first post here and all of the posts here. Making the decision...
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    Preparing for online training
    K9 Turbo Training
    • May 12, 2020
    • 5 min

    Preparing for online training

    So much of our lives has transitioned to an online format. If you're new to online learning, signing up for video call training may feel...
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    Train your dog more effectively
    K9 Turbo Training
    • May 5, 2020
    • 5 min

    Train your dog more effectively

    Sometimes, teaching your dog a new behavior will feel nearly impossible. It takes forever, your dog doesn't seem to "get it," methods...
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    The importance of routine for your dog
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Apr 20, 2020
    • 4 min

    The importance of routine for your dog

    Note: this blog was written during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and considers the guidelines of the CDC at time of publication in its...
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    Euthanasia for behavior, part three: what to expect
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Apr 17, 2020
    • 9 min

    Euthanasia for behavior, part three: what to expect

    This post is the third in a series discussing euthanasia for behavior. Find more posts here. Making the decision to euthanize your dog...
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    Preventing Separation Anxiety in Puppies
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 31, 2020
    • 7 min

    Preventing Separation Anxiety in Puppies

    Note: this blog was written during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and considers the guidelines of the CDC at time of publication in its...
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    What to do if your dog gets loose
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 17, 2020
    • 7 min

    What to do if your dog gets loose

    If the thought of your dog getting away from you is one of your worst nightmares, you're not alone. Slipping out the door, backing out of...
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    Puppy socialization during social distancing.
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 15, 2020
    • 7 min

    Puppy socialization during social distancing.

    Note: recommendations based on CDC guidelines at time of publication, March 15th, 2020. It is spring 2020 and you just brought home a new...
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    Enrichment: Living a bowl-free lifestyle
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 14, 2020
    • 6 min

    Enrichment: Living a bowl-free lifestyle

    Ditching the food bowl can make your dog's life more interesting and fun. Increasing physical and mental enrichment can also prevent...
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    Euthanasia for behavior, part two: How do you decide?
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 11, 2020
    • 8 min

    Euthanasia for behavior, part two: How do you decide?

    This post is the second in a series discussing euthanasia for behavior. Find the first post here and all of the posts here. Making the...
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    Euthanasia for behavior, part one: changing the culture
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 11, 2020
    • 7 min

    Euthanasia for behavior, part one: changing the culture

    This post is the first in a series discussing euthanasia for behavior. Find the next post here and all of the posts here. Making the...
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    If I use food in training, will my dog only listen when I have food?
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 10, 2020
    • 5 min

    If I use food in training, will my dog only listen when I have food?

    Many people worry that using positive reinforcement, "treat training," or otherwise rewarding their dog with food in training will result...
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    Staff dog: Jinora
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 10, 2020
    • 4 min

    Staff dog: Jinora

    Name: Jinora Staff member: Laura (trainer) Jinora came into my life as an older adult with an unknown history. She was found on the...
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    So you want to become a dog trainer - now what?
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 5 min

    So you want to become a dog trainer - now what?

    Dog training is so rewarding - you get to help dogs be the best versions of themselves and assist people who are struggling with their...
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    Staff dog: Fredo
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Staff dog: Fredo

    Name: Fredo Staff member: Rachel (Trainer) When I first met Fredo, he was avoidant, untrusting, and always on edge, if not flat out...
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    Rehoming your dog
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 14 min

    Rehoming your dog

    The decision to rehome your dog is never easy, and it can be an intimidating process - especially if your dog has behavior problems....
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    Staff dog: Armando
    K9 Turbo Training
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Staff dog: Armando

    Name: Armando Staff member: Margo (General Manager) I brought Armando home when he was nine weeks old (I was living with my parents at ...
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