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How To Potty Train A Puppy On Pads

How to Potty Train a Puppy on Pads: A Trainer's Step-by-Step Guide

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Training & Behavior

3 Ways to Get Your Dog to Come Back Faster When You Call Them

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Dog Paw Pad Injuries: Burns, Cracks, Booties, and Paw Wax

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September 21, 2024

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Training & Behavior

Building Your Dog's Confidence: 5 Essential Tips for Pet Parents

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

September 17, 2024

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Understanding Liver Failure in Dogs and Cats: A Guide for Pet Parents

September 12, 2024

Training & Behavior

From Shelter to Home: The First 24 Hours with Your New Dog

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

September 5, 2024

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Training & Behavior

Distraction-Proofing Your Pup: A Guide to Managing Canine Distractions

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How to get your Cat to Stop Screaming at You for Food

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Training & Behavior

Crate Training for Adult Dogs

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Training & Behavior

What To Do When Your Dogs Fight Over The Food Bowl

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Understanding Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease or FLUTD

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Training & Behavior

Paws and Progress: How To Train Your Dog

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Senior Moments: Cognitive Decline in Older Dogs

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Heat Stroke in Dogs: Symptoms, Emergency Steps, and How to Cool a Dog Down

Training & Behavior

How To Stop Your Dog From Counter Surfing and Stealing Food

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Training & Behavior

Confidence Building Activities For Your Shy Dog

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Training & Behavior

Leash Walking Basics

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Training & Behavior

What Is In A Name? Teaching Your Dog To Respond To Their Name

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Training & Behavior

Top 5 Trainer Tips To Reduce Pulling While Walking Your Dog

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Training & Behavior

A Doggy Oasis: Teaching Your Dog to Relax At Home

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Training & Behavior

3 Skills to Improve Your Dog's "Come"

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Training & Behavior

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Training & Behavior

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Training & Behavior

Walking 301: Managing Distractions on a Walk

Distractions are the biggest challenge on walks. TeleTails trainers show you how to turn a distraction into a training win.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Walking 201: Tackling New Environments

In Lesson 2, it’s time to take your leash walking skills to different environments so your dog can learn it works everywhere, not just where you started.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Walking 101: Walking Basics

Every good walk starts with the right foundation. TeleTails trainers explain the basics of leash walking from day one.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Loose Leash Walking: A Series

This Loose Leash Walking series will teach your the foundation skills and how to implement them in new and distracting environments.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

The Ultimate Guide to Kitten Care: Everything You Need to Know

Everything new kitten owners need — from first vet visits and vaccines to feeding, litter training, and socialization.

Kristin L., CVT

Training & Behavior

From Reactive to Responsive: Unleashing the Potential of Your Dog

Reactive dogs can improve significantly with the right approach. A TeleTails trainer explains where to start.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Do Dogs Need Sunscreen? Dog Sunburn Risk and How to Protect Them

Dogs with pale coats, pink noses, or thin fur really do burn. A TeleTails vet explains which dogs are most at risk, what sun protection actually works, and what never to put on a dog.

Training & Behavior

Come 201: Avoiding Distractions

The is the second lesson in our Pup U series, Come. After you are comfortable with the basics, add in some distractions.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Come 101: The Basics

The first in our Come series, learn the basic foundations for teaching your dog to Come When Called.

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Training & Behavior

Teaching Your Dog To Come: A Series

A reliable come command takes practice. Start TeleTails' come training series and build a recall that works every time.

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Training & Behavior

Unleashing Freedom: The Art of Off-Leash Dog Training

Explore the benefits of off-leash training and embark on a journey towards a stronger bond and a happier, well-behaved dog.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Cat Skin and Ear Health: Essential Tips for a Happy and Healthy Cat

Cats need help with skin and ear health. A TeleTails vet shares the signs to watch for and how to keep them healthy.

Kristin L., CVT

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