Dog Training - Four Seasons For Paws

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How to Help Your Dog Adjust to a New Back-To-School Routine

Help your dog adjust to a new back-to-school routine with these expert tips. Learn how to reduce anxiety, maintain a consistent schedule, and provide mental stimulation for your furry friend.

A playful dog happily drinks from a water bottle held by its owner, showcasing a fun way to keep your pup hydrated during hot summer days.

Beat the Heat with Fun! Train Your Dog Cooling Down Tricks

Keep your pup cool and happy this summer! Train them fun cooling down tricks like “fetch the water bottle” or “go get a popsicle” to encourage hydration and provide mental stimulation.

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Dig It! The Benefits of Letting Your Dog Act Like a Dog for a Calmer, Healthier Companion

Surprised your dog loves to dig? Wondering why they sniff everything? It’s normal dog behavior! Discover the benefits of letting your dog act like a dog.

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Unleash a Happy Walk: Positive Reinforcement Leash Training in Brighton, MI

Struggling with leash-pulling in Brighton, MI? Learn positive reinforcement dog training methods from Four Seasons For Paws to transform walks into joyful experiences for you and your pup! #BrightonDogTraining #LeashTraining

The Key Traits of a Therapy Dog

Discover the key traits that make therapy dogs exceptional in their role of providing comfort and support. Learn about their friendly and gentle nature, calmness and patience, good temperament, well-behaved behavior, sociability, tolerance, and non-aggressive nature. Explore how these traits allow therapy dogs to bring joy and healing to individuals in various therapeutic settings.

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A Guide to Introducing Dogs for the First Time

Learn easy-to-follow tips on how to properly introduce dogs in this guide to introducing dogs for the first time. Discover the importance of preparing for the introduction, choosing a neutral territory, ensuring the health of both dogs, controlled introductions, observing body language, staying calm and positive, taking breaks, and seeking professional help if needed. Foster a harmonious relationship between your dogs from the start.

An image depicting a person holding a clicker behind her back and a dog sitting attentively. This image represents the concept of clicker training, a positive reinforcement method used to train dogs.

Intro to Clicker Training With Your Dog

Discover the benefits of clicker training for dogs and how it can improve communication and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend in this intro to clicker training with your dog blog post! Learn about the clicker as a consistent marker, introducing the clicker to your dog, loading the clicker, and starting with the behavior of eye contact. Explore the possibilities of clicker training for fun tricks, loose leash walking, house manners, and more.

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Strengthening Recall: Building a Stronger Bond with Your Dog

Discover effective strategies for strengthening recall with your dog and building a deeper bond and trust. Learn about basic training, high-value rewards, controlled environments, and making training sessions fun. Strengthen the bond with your furry friend while ensuring their safety.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Dog Trainer

Discover the advantages of hiring a professional dog trainer. From expertise and personalized training programs to efficient training methods and problem-solving abilities, learn why hiring a professional is essential for a well-behaved and happy dog.

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Introducing Our New Dog Training Service

We are proud to introduce our new dog training service! Discover the benefits of investing in professional dog training services. Our experienced trainers provide personalized solutions tailored to your dog’s needs, using positive reinforcement techniques. From obedience training to behavior modification and advanced skills, let us help you build a stronger bond with your furry friend. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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