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Carey Bolduc
Oct 4, 20245 min read
Mastering Muzzle Training
Dog muzzles serve as a safety measure in various scenarios, not just for aggressive behaviour. Whether you’re
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Carey Bolduc
Oct 22, 20232 min read
A positive interrupter will better your life with your dog and stop unwanted behaviours.
What is a positive interrupter? A positive interrupter is a way we can stop or prevent problem behaviours. You can stop unwanted or...
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Carey Bolduc
Aug 30, 20236 min read
Aggressive Behavior in Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide to create a training plan.
What should you do if your dog is behaving aggressively?
A Comprehensive Guide to create a training plan.
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Carey Bolduc
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Should you hire an obedience dog trainer, a behaviourist dog trainer or a veterinary behaviourist?
When to hire a veterinary behaviourist and what is a veterinary behaviourist?
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Carey Bolduc
Feb 4, 20233 min read
Why is puppy training important?
Proper training provides numerous benefits for both the dog and the owner. It creates an understanding between two beings who do not speak t
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 20, 20233 min read
What are the benefits of Canine enrichment and how can it improve my dog's health?
One of the most important reasons for providing canine enrichment is to prevent boredom and reduce the risk of behavioural problems.
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 20, 20233 min read
The benefits of nose work for your dog and why we use it to build confidence at #CareyTrainsMe.
Dogs have an incredibly acute sense of smell compared to humans. The part of a dog's brain responsible for processing olfactory...
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 19, 20233 min read
10 ways to stop your dog from jumping up on people.
Dogs jump up to greet people and as a way to express their excitement. It is essential to understand that this behaviour is natural for dogs
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Where can you bring your puppy to be trained?
Board and train programs, like the one offered at #CareyTrainsMe, can benefit dogs and their owners in various ways.
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 18, 20233 min read
5 dog training tips to help your family be consistent and patient in training your new dog.
Consistency is applying the same training methods consistently every time you or someone in your household interacts with your dog.
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 18, 20232 min read
What is positive reinforcement, and how to use it in dog training?
Positive reinforcement is a type of dog training that focuses on rewarding good behaviour and reinforcing it with a treat, praise, or...
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Carey Bolduc
May 16, 202210 min read
Why choose a Board and Train?
Is a Board and Train right for you and your dog? How to choose the best trainer for your board and train.
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Carey Bolduc
May 16, 20224 min read
Yes! For Marker training. How to condition a reward marker and use reward-based training affectively.
Step-by-step instructions on how to condition a reward marker and start training your dog.
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 7, 20223 min read
Touch-hand targeting is just the beginning of the fun you can have with target training.
Great Pyrenees/Bernese mountain mixed breed puppy booping her nose on her dog trainer's hand practising touch, during a training session.
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 7, 20222 min read
How to teach your dog to settle - make it extra rewarding.
Black lab sitting along Vancouver seawall in a large terracotta pot during training session with #CareyTrainsMe
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Making calm behaviours the most rewarding for your dog.
Capturing and rewarding calmness. You will need a leash and collar or harness, a treat pouch filled with high-value goodies, and a good...
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 7, 20222 min read
How to train the "Watch Me" cue.
When your dog looks at you, their “happy hormone” is released.
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 7, 20224 min read
Potty Training tips for your puppy.
Get your puppy to go potty outside with a regular routine using a crate, a timer and positive rewards and prevent future potty accidents ins
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Carey Bolduc
Jan 6, 202210 min read
Canine Enrichment activities can make your dog’s life more full-filling.
Canine Enrichment activities can make your dog’s life more rewarding. The most rewarding enrichment activities are instinctual activities...
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Carey Bolduc
Oct 9, 202112 min read
Title: "Dog Body Language Tips: How to Understand and Interpret Canine Body Language"
Dog body language from calming signals to stress signals.
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