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Skill Breakdown: "Middle"
Cue: "Middle:" What is the expected behavior? Sit in between my legs until further notice. How can this cue be evolved? Can be easily...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 65 min read
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Skill Breakdown: Place
A "Place" cue refers to using a visual marker, such as a blanket, bed, or towel, to have our dogs lay down on and settle in until further...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Reparenting my Inner Child through how I raise my dog
"WOW! You are SO brave girlfriend! I'm SO proud of you! I love you so much!" I felt my stomach clench and my eyes instantly began to...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Nov 13, 20246 min read
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Introducing new dogs to each other safely
As our dog's guardian, our number one goal in our relationships with them is always to set them up for success, in all things, knowing...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Oct 10, 20248 min read
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Skill Breakdown: Teaching your dog to settle
Does your dog have a 'Witching Hour?' Do they get crazy zoomies or a burst in energy around the same time each night? Want to learn how...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Aug 14, 202410 min read
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Prime Day Deals for Your Engaged Dog(s)
Checkout some of our favorite Prime Day Deals for your Engaged Dog! From treats, to puzzles, to nail dremels, we're sharing all of our...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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Dog Communication Breakdown: What are they asking for?
Did you know that dogs will use their ears, head, paws, and curving of their bodies to point at things? Dogs will do this most often when...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
May 15, 20243 min read
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"The Impact of Alcohol on Achieving Wellness Goals: What You Need to Know"
Are you making those subtle, but important, steps towards your wellness goals, but your progress has slowed or even come to a halt? ...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
May 14, 20244 min read
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Dog communication + the ABC's of dog training
Did you know that learning dog communication is like learning an entirely different language? Much of dog training really comes down to...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
May 7, 20246 min read
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"The Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Your Wellness Journey"
When making changes to one's lifestyle we often get into this "all or nothing" approach and attempt to make large drastic changes in...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Apr 28, 20248 min read
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Neck and Shoulder Stiffness: Learn Ways to Decrease Those Achy Spots.
Are you feeling discomfort and stiffness in your head, neck and shoulders throughout the day? More and more individuals are experiencing...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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"Rethinking Weight Loss: Is the Scale the Ultimate Measurement?"
Often, we become fixated on lowering the number we see on the scale when we check our weight-loss progress, and if that number is going...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 31, 20245 min read
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The *smack* heard around the Tidal Basin; why punishment is never appropriate in dog training
I jumped as I heard the SMACK of contact against neoprene, Penny Grace startling just as much as I did, as we passed a Rottweiler, on a...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Skill Breakdown: Touch
One of the most valuable cues we can teach our dogs is the "Touch" cue. "Touch" is asking your dog to Touch their nose to your palm,...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Mar 5, 20245 min read
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Relationship Attachment Styles: Your relationship quality is the most important dynamic when training your dog.
Exploring Relationship Attachment Styles of Humans and Dogs Relationships are one of the most important and enriching experiences in our...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Feb 20, 20246 min read
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Winter Weather Safety Tips
As winter sets in and the temperature drops, it's essential to consider the well-being of our four-legged companions, especially in the...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Implementing a New Health Habit.
Have you wanted to start a new healthier habit, but never seem to get it to stick? Do you become frustrated and have feelings of...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Jan 20, 20243 min read
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SMART goals for you and Fido too!
Have you fallen into the trap of setting yet another New Year's resolution? Something like "I'll lose weight this year!" Or "I'll do more...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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Wild Windy Weather; How do you set Fido up for success in inclement weather?
Did you notice that the significant increase in high winds this week was an added challenge for the doggos in DC? What did you notice in...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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10 Benefits of Strength Training
Strength training is not just for those who want to persue a career in competative bodybuilding or professional athelets, regular people...
Sara-Jane and Steve Gage
Dec 11, 20237 min read
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