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If you're starting a puppy class or manners class with Wiserdog or if you're getting prepared for your new addition this is the list for...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Training for Show Dogs
This past weekend was fantastic! Zark and I won the "Best in Breed" award two days. The biggest contributing factor was that I finally...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
The Trainer's Favorite Treats
Let me start off by saying that the over simplified description of what I do as a dog trainer is feeding dogs skillfully to change their...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 3 min
How To Catch A Pig
Charlotte the pig had to be off the property in 24 hours. All the other animals had left already. She’d been chased for 3 or 4 days...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Potty Training A.S.A.P.
Let’s talk today about common pitfalls in potty training. The most common problem I see is that the dog does not understand that...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
What’s Wrong With “Trust Not Treats”
First and foremost I believe that having a dog is having a relationship. If you don’t agree I may not be the professional for you. There...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Oh No, She Didn't!
Me: "She did what?" Her: "She sprayed my dog in the face with bitter apple spray" Me: "What was she trying to demonstrate to the dog?"...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
I have one dog tonight.
Tonight I'm going to bed with one dog. But tonight I'm not going to bed with Jordan the same dog I've gone to bed with for the last 15...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Success, Frustration & Don't Stop Believin'
I've been at training dogs for awhile now. I'm a firm believer that us trainers should not be self-contained in a bubble. I believe in...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
When Ripples Collide
Imagine a pool of water. When there is one drop of water the ripples move away from the starting point eventually affecting every bit of...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Little Wins
When was the last time you started your day with the sun shining, rocked your workout, ate a healthy breakfast and managed to get to your...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Feb 14
- 1 min
A Wiser Way to Share Information
Welcome! Here we are! A brand new year and a brand new blog! I'll be sharing my adventures in animal training here. Subscribe for some...
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