Dog Blog
Q & A: What Security Measures Should I Take To Protect My Dog While They Are Home Alone?
"What Security Measures Should I Take To Protect My Dog While They Are Home Alone? It depends: Are we dealing with a trained or an untrained dog? Is the dog housebroken? Is the dog past the chewing phase? Does the dog have separation anxiety? Is the dog being left...
Our Refund Policy
What Is Thriving Canine's Refund Policy? Our refund policy varies by service and by the particulars of any given situation. See below: Private Lessons: Private lessons are generally paid for at the end of each session, so there is really no refund policy needed. If...
E-collar Fundamentals Course: Quiz #2
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Q & A: Should I Say My Dog’s Name Before Every Command?
Question: Hi Chad, I’ve just started your Online Obedience Course and I have been through dog training classes before with a different trainer. In the videos, it seems like you are only saying the dog’s name to teach them to look at you but when I trained my last...
E-collar Fundamentals Course: Quiz #1
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Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 13: Rude, Inappropriate or Non-Consensual Behavior
Rude, Inappropriate or Non-Consensual Behavior Dogs can have an aggressive reaction to what they interpret as rude or inappropriate behavior from other dogs as well as from humans. Even if the behavior was intended to be loving or playful, the dog may not like it....
Q & A: Dominance Theory, Resource Guarding & Mental Illness
Question: Hi Chad! I read your article on dominance and aggression which I really enjoyed reading and feel it is consistent with what I am experiencing in my home currently. I am a trainer in the midwest and really just beginning to explore dominant dog theory. I...
Q & A: Housebreaking In Upstairs Apartment, Dog Won’t Pee Outside
Question: I purchased your Online Housebreaking Course and did everything the last 5 days but my adopted 1 year old dog won’t potty outside. I can’t reward her because she literally won’t pee (or poo) outside. She sleeps well in a crate in my room but it is...
Puppy Socials: Rules & Guidelines
Keep An Eye On Your Pup At All Times. Which puppy is the most important one in class? Yours is, of course! It is easy to get distracted by watching the other puppies or chatting with fellow puppy owners, which is great, but please don’t forget to keep a good eye on...
Triggers and Underlying Causes of Dog Aggression: Part 12: History
History: Past Experiences or Lack Thereof Past experiences can play a big role in why dogs act aggressively. Obviously, this can mean a history of bad experiences but, less obviously, it can also mean a history that lacks good experiences or simply lacks experience...
