6 "Bad" Behaviors You May Have Caused
Ok, to say that you may have caused the behaviors is a little bit dramatic, but there are definitely situations we humans inadvertently crea
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Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Feb 15, 2022
Let's Rethink "Stubborn"!
"Stubborn" is a word that's used a lot in social media and I hear it a lot from my clients:
To describe particular breeds
To explain particu
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Jan 17, 2022
When the Weather Outside is Frightful...
With it being Winter in Wisconsin - and there likely being several more months of chilly, unpredictable weather, you may be looking for...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Dec 15, 2021
The Animals of SideKick Dog Training
It's been a really busy couple of months at my house and that's because my husband and I brought home a new addition to the family at the en
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Sep 16, 2021
"How long will it take to 'fix' my dog?"
I have to admit; I cringe a little bit inside every time I hear this question - and I get it on, at least, a weekly basis. People I work wit
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Aug 17, 2021
Eat. Sleep. Train Dogs. Repeat.
I love my job; I love it SO much! I get to meet and work with some really wonderful and amazing dogs and people; I don't regret for one...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Jul 15, 2021
Puppy Walking Skills
A lot of folks get a puppy and have these grand visions of having a SideKick for long walks around the neighborhood and hikes on the...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Jun 15, 2021
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Dogs bark! Some dogs are fairly quiet, only offering a woof at particular times, while some dogs seem to be chatting all the time with...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- May 15, 2021
Dog Training? Or Human Training?
When I'm working with a group class or I'm visiting someone's home to work with their dog, I sometimes hear some comments that I...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Apr 15, 2021
Myth: "Positive reinforcement doesn't work with all dogs."
Recently, I've been seeing some posts and comments on the internet (social media) that suggest or push the idea that positive...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Mar 15, 2021
5 Reasons to Bring Treats on Walks
I talk about using treats a lot with our SideKicks and I'm actually a little surprised that this particular topic hasn't made it to the...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Feb 15, 2021
When Treats & Gloves Don't Mix...
Here in Wisconsin, we've had a couple of frigid weeks; walks haven't been too common or have been kept super short to keep both canine...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Jan 15, 2021
Avoiding Stir Crazy SideKicks this Winter
Winter is a tough time in Wisconsin: cold temperatures, snow, sleet, sometimes hail; it's dark more hours during the day than it is...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Dec 15, 2020
Happy Howl-idays!
Even during a pandemic, December means...the holidays are coming! Regardless of what your holiday celebrations look like each year or...
Jennifer Prill, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
- Nov 16, 2020
"Oh, he doesn't get human food."
A decent number of my clients over the past few months (as you can imagine) have been first-time puppy pawrents or they've rescued a dog for
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