🐾 Trainer Tip Friday Library
Every week we share practical, positive, and fun training tips to help dogs and their humans succeed together.
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Last updated: December 19, 2025
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| 🐾 Trainer Tip Friday: Year-End Highlights — Community Wrap-Up NEW | Dec 19, 2025 | A look back at an amazing year of training wins, community moments, and growth — with gratitude and excitement for what’s next. |
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| 🎅 Trainer Trick Friday: Tell Santa Your Secret + Unwrap a Present | Dec 12, 2025 | Two festive tricks that build confidence, creativity, and holiday fun. |
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| ❄️ 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. |
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| Trainer Tip Friday: A Season of Thankfulness — For Every Dog, Every Step | Nov 28, 2025 | Gratitude for progress, effort, and connection in training. |
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| Trainer Tip Friday: Travel-Ready Pup | Nov 21, 2025 | How to keep training consistent while traveling. |
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| Helping Your Dog Navigate Distractions with Confidence | Nov 14, 2025 | Teaching dogs to stay calm and focused around distractions. |
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| Trainer Tools Friday: Setting the Stage for Calm & Engagement | Nov 7, 2025 | Environment and tools matter more than you think. |
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| Trainer Trick Friday: See What We Did There | Oct 31, 2025 | Trainer tricks that keep learning fun and engaging. |
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| Dealing With Scary Sights | Oct 24, 2025 | Helping dogs feel safe around spooky or unfamiliar visuals. |
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| Reward the Effort | Oct 17, 2025 | Progress matters more than perfection. |
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| Comfortable With Costumes | Oct 10, 2025 | Making costumes a positive experience. |
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| Helping Your New Rescue Dog Feel at Home | Oct 3, 2025 | Building trust and confidence for rescue dogs. |
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| Making Dog Training Stick | Sep 26, 2025 | Turning skills into lifelong habits. |
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| Gamifying Training | Sep 19, 2025 | Why games accelerate learning. |
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| Share the Training Load | Sep 12, 2025 | Training works best when everyone participates. |
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| Three Phases of Training | Sep 5, 2025 | Base → Build → Expertise explained. |
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| We Don’t Train the Dogs, We Train the Humans | Aug 25, 2025 | Why people skills matter most. |
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| Rescue Myths Busted | Aug 22, 2025 | Debunking common rescue misconceptions. |
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| Back to School for Dogs | Aug 15, 2025 | Refreshing routines after summer. |
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| Building Confidence Through Alone Time | Aug 8, 2025 | Helping dogs feel secure when alone. |
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| Work the 3 Ds | Jul 25, 2025 | Distance, Duration, Distraction explained. |
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| Dogs’ Mistakes Are Gold | Jul 18, 2025 | Why mistakes accelerate learning. |
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| Fading Out Treats | Jul 11, 2025 | Transitioning to real-life rewards. |
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| Consistency | Jul 11, 2025 | The backbone of all training success. |
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| Fourth of July 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | Helping dogs cope with fireworks. |
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