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Let Your Progress Be Measured by Connection and Learn to Celebrate the Mess!
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why is this taking so long?” or “Shouldn’t we be further along by now?” — you’re not alone....

Valerie Naegele
Apr 73 min read
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Why Is My Dog So Reactive to Other Dogs? Understanding the Root Cause and What to Do About It
You’re walking your dog down the street, feeling hopeful about a peaceful walk — but then it happens again.Another dog appears in the...

Valerie Naegele
Mar 86 min read
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The Importance of Muzzle Training: Why Every Dog Should Be Prepared
Imagine you take your dog to the vet and they are struggling to be handled. The vet tech comes in and lets you know that they would like...

Valerie Naegele
Jan 116 min read
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"How Long Is My Dog 'In Training'?
Training your dog is an exciting step toward building the calm, enjoyable life you’ve been dreaming about. But if you’ve ever wondered,...

Valerie Naegele
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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Does having people over stress you out because your dog jumps, can't settle, or overreacts?
I had some really great questions from clients about how to get more polite, less reactive greetings from their dogs when they have...

Valerie Naegele
Oct 4, 20244 min read
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My dog is nervous when people come over, what do I do?
I get this question a lot, and it's a great place to start! I see a lot of nervous dogs that people don't actually label as "nervous"....

Valerie Naegele
Jul 9, 20244 min read
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The Most Important Part of Raising a Puppy Is...
Drum roll please... Schedule & Structure!!! Not as sexy as you thought it would be? Well it is to me... lol These are two things that the...

Valerie Naegele
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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Will my rescue dog ever improve?
This is a question I actually hear a lot And you can probably sense the hopelessness it's coming from just in the question itself. Rescue...

Valerie Naegele
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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Getting your puppy or dog "used to things"- Common Mistakes & Misconceptions
So maybe you just adopted a puppy, or you rescued a new dog and you're feeling like you need to get them "used to things" so they can be...

Valerie Naegele
May 29, 20244 min read
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The Space Between Reacting and Thinking - Why It's Important for Your Barking or Lunging Dog
If you have a dog who over reacts on leash, pulls on leash, barks at the littlest noises, or want to go after things quickly- This post...

Valerie Naegele
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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4 Ways To Improve Your Leash Walking TODAY
One of the biggest struggles pet parents have is getting their dog to walk nicely on leash without pulling. In this post I want to go...

Valerie Naegele
Apr 23, 20246 min read
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Is Crate Training Important for all dogs? When should you start?
Crate training can feel really emotional for pet parents because none of us like to feel like we are excluding our best friend from...

Valerie Naegele
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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When should you start training with your puppy or dog?
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. End of blog post... Just kidding! But if you got nothing out of this post hopefully you just remember that! I think...

Valerie Naegele
Feb 20, 20244 min read
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House training struggles with your puppy or dog? Why it's not always about schedule...
Have you ever struggled with a dog who keeps doing their business in the house? This can be one of the more frustrating struggles a...

Valerie Naegele
Feb 7, 20245 min read
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Why dog training is actually more like relationship therapy
Relationship therapy? Is this lady serious?! Yes, I am.... But first!Some background on this, As I have gone deeper and deeper into dog...

Valerie Naegele
Jan 18, 20246 min read
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Why I don't start with obedience training-Training from the Inside Out
When most people come to me for training for their dog, they initially ask for obedience training. They are typically looking for their...

Valerie Naegele
Jan 10, 20244 min read
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Stop Setting Goals. Focus on Your Systems Instead
Woo it's 2024! This blog wouldn't be complete in 2024 without some discussion about goal setting in dog training... There's nothing like...

Valerie Naegele
Jan 2, 20245 min read
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Are you sick of working on the same thing over and over with your dog?
Are you feeling frustrated because you feel like you are stuck on working on the same behavior over and over again with your dog and not...

Valerie Naegele
Dec 12, 20236 min read
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How long will it take to train my dog? When is my dog finished with training?
I hear this question all the time. If you value your time, you are probably concerned about how long it will take to train your dog....

Valerie Naegele
Nov 28, 20236 min read
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The Holidays and Dogs- Handling Greetings, & Helping Your Dog Calm Down
Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner I felt it would be fitting to write a post that helps with some of the things that come...

Valerie Naegele
Nov 21, 20234 min read
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