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๐Ÿพ Trainer Tip Friday Library

Every week we share practical, positive, and fun training tips to help dogs and their humans succeed together.
Browse the archive, try the at-home ideas, and dive into the full articles anytime.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Title Date Posted Quick Summary At-Home Practice Link
๐Ÿพ Trainer Tip Friday: Year-End Highlights โ€” Community Wrap-Up NEW Dec 19, 2025 A look back at an amazing year of training wins, community moments, and growth โ€” with gratitude and excitement for whatโ€™s next.
  • List 3 wins you and your dog had this year and celebrate them.
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๐ŸŽ… Trainer Trick Friday: Tell Santa Your Secret + Unwrap a Present Dec 12, 2025 Two festive tricks that build confidence, creativity, and holiday fun.
  • Shape nose-to-hand โ†’ whisper โ†’ unwrap paper gradually.
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โ„๏ธ Trainer Tools Friday: Winter Essentials for a Safe, Happy, Snow-Ready Pup Dec 5, 2025 Winter gear and tools to keep dogs comfortable, confident, and training-ready.
  • Practice wearing one winter item during short walks.
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Trainer Tip Friday: A Season of Thankfulness โ€” For Every Dog, Every Step Nov 28, 2025 Gratitude for progress, effort, and connection in training.
  • Thank your dog with praise, play, or calm quality time.
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Trainer Tip Friday: Travel-Ready Pup Nov 21, 2025 How to keep training consistent while traveling.
  • Pack treats + mat and practice short sessions in new places.
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Helping Your Dog Navigate Distractions with Confidence Nov 14, 2025 Teaching dogs to stay calm and focused around distractions.
  • Reward noticing distractions without reacting.
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Trainer Tools Friday: Setting the Stage for Calm & Engagement Nov 7, 2025 Environment and tools matter more than you think.
  • Create a calm mat zone at home.
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Trainer Trick Friday: See What We Did There Oct 31, 2025 Trainer tricks that keep learning fun and engaging.
  • Play โ€œcopy meโ€ with simple movements.
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Dealing With Scary Sights Oct 24, 2025 Helping dogs feel safe around spooky or unfamiliar visuals.
  • Use distance + treats to build confidence.
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Reward the Effort Oct 17, 2025 Progress matters more than perfection.
  • Reward attempts, not just finished behaviors.
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Comfortable With Costumes Oct 10, 2025 Making costumes a positive experience.
  • Introduce pieces slowly with treats.
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Helping Your New Rescue Dog Feel at Home Oct 3, 2025 Building trust and confidence for rescue dogs.
  • Create a predictable routine.
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Making Dog Training Stick Sep 26, 2025 Turning skills into lifelong habits.
  • Practice cues in daily routines.
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Gamifying Training Sep 19, 2025 Why games accelerate learning.
  • Play recall hide-and-seek.
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Share the Training Load Sep 12, 2025 Training works best when everyone participates.
  • Assign each family member a cue.
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Three Phases of Training Sep 5, 2025 Base โ†’ Build โ†’ Expertise explained.
  • Add one challenge at a time.
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We Donโ€™t Train the Dogs, We Train the Humans Aug 25, 2025 Why people skills matter most.
  • Deliver cues consistently.
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Rescue Myths Busted Aug 22, 2025 Debunking common rescue misconceptions.
  • Celebrate rescue wins.
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Back to School for Dogs Aug 15, 2025 Refreshing routines after summer.
  • 5-minute daily training sessions.
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Building Confidence Through Alone Time Aug 8, 2025 Helping dogs feel secure when alone.
  • Practice short separations.
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Work the 3 Ds Jul 25, 2025 Distance, Duration, Distraction explained.
  • Add only one D at a time.
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Dogsโ€™ Mistakes Are Gold Jul 18, 2025 Why mistakes accelerate learning.
  • Reward the reset.
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Fading Out Treats Jul 11, 2025 Transitioning to real-life rewards.
  • Rotate rewards.
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Consistency Jul 11, 2025 The backbone of all training success.
  • Practice one cue consistently for a week.
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Fourth of July 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Helping dogs cope with fireworks.
  • Create a calm, safe space.
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