Peyton Winter

How to Have Good Dog Manners

By Peyton Winter / May 10, 2022
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As children get older, it is important to teach them how to be polite, respectful, and courteous to those around them. Many parents and…

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Is My Dog Stressed Around Kids?

By Peyton Winter / May 10, 2022
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To a dog, children can be unpredictable and scary! They move, sound, act, and smell differently than adults and are more likely to lack…

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Safe Management for Dogs & Small Children

By Peyton Winter / May 5, 2022
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Most bite incidents between dogs and small children in the home occur from positive interactions (such as hugging, petting, and seeking attention) from the…

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Wearing a Muzzle: Is it Right for My Dog?

By Peyton Winter / April 29, 2022
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Muzzles get a bad wrap! Many people associate muzzles with “aggressive” dogs or “attack” dogs. However, muzzles are a fantastic tool to help keep…

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Engage-Disengage Game for Fearful & Reactive Dogs

By Peyton Winter / April 27, 2022
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Many dogs struggle to stay relaxed and calm around other dogs, people, or sounds in the environment. Rather than moving on, they may exhibit…

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Intro to Resource Guarding

By Peyton Winter / April 12, 2022
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Resource guarding is a natural behavior that can occur across several species. However, if left unchecked, resource guarding can be one of the more…

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Food Rewards

By Peyton Winter / April 8, 2022
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Download Lili Chin’s How to Deliver a Treat Infographic What does YOUR dog find rewarding? Dogs are all individuals, with their own unique preferences.…

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What is Positive Reinforcement?

By Peyton Winter / April 8, 2022
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The dolphin gets a fish for doing a trick. The worker gets a paycheck for working. The dog gets a piece of chicken for…

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Canine College Volunteer Program

By Peyton Winter / July 26, 2018
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The Canine College Program consists of a variety of volunteers who assist and instruct our rewards-based, positive reinforcement training classes at the Valerie Freedman…

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