How Do Dogs Sweat? A Guide to Keep Your Dog Cool

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Key Summary Dogs primarily regulate their body temperature through panting, not sweating like humans. Sweat glands located in their paw pads play a minor role in thermoregulation, aiding in cooling during extreme heat or stress. Panting is the primary mechanism for dogs to dissipate excess heat, helping them maintain a safe body temperature. Understanding how … Read more

Top Reasons Why Do Dogs Snore and How to Help: Pet Care Guide

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Key Summary Why Do Dogs Snore? Dogs may snore due to various reasons, including foreign objects stuck in the nasal cavity, excess weight and obesity, and underlying respiratory conditions. It’s essential to be concerned about your dog’s snoring when it becomes persistent, loud, or is accompanied by signs of respiratory distress, such as gasping for … Read more

Train Your Dog with Positive Reinforcement: The Effective Dog Training Method of Reward-Based Techniques

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What are reward based dog training techniques? Reward-based training is a positive reinforcement dog training method that focuses on teaching your dog good behavior using rewards instead of punishment. It is a highly effective and humane way to train your dog and build a strong bond with them. By rewarding your dog for desired behavior, … Read more

The Importance of Corrections in Dog Training

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How to do corrections in Dog Training. All you have to do is a quick search on the internet to find a sea of people with the opinion that you should never correct your dog…that corrections are abusive and outdated, and that “new methods” of positive reinforcement are the be-all/end-all of dog training. Even current … Read more

eCollar Demonstration

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Below is a short eCollar Demonstration, lighthearted video showing a small portion of a presentation I recently gave. This talk focused on pressure and motivation in dog training, and the clip below highlights the eCollar portion. I am regularly asked about eCollars and am constantly educating the public on how we use them here at Off Leash K9 Training, … Read more

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