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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Nov 3, 2020
- 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 elimina...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Jun 9, 2020
- 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
- May 8, 2019
- 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?" He...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Apr 29, 2019
- 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 ye...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Apr 18, 2019
- 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 co...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Dec 22, 2018
- 2 min
Holiday Crazies - Well Life too
I haven't really been much for contributing to my blog. In May I started the journey of bringing home Zark. He's my new puppy. Who doesn'...
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Kathleen Kiefer, CPDT-KA
- Mar 5, 2018
- 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 24, 2018
- 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 21, 2018
- 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 tr...
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