The Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Blog
Internationally recognized pet dog trainer Annie Phenix brings 25 years of experience and knowledge to the industry. She uses modern (and always ethical) tools to help owners stop feeling guilty or embarrassed by their dog’s behavior. As a best-selling author of two books about positive reinforcement training, her articles can help you understand your dog and their situation better.
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What Breaks a Dog Trainer’s Heart
By Pro Canine Trainer Annie Phenix, ACB-KSA For years, I have belonged to several text and messenger chains with my… Read More
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Dogs Gave Many of Us the First Evidence of Love (Thanksgiving Edition)
“The only constant in my young life was my dog named Cricket. He found me. And then he saved me.… Read More
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Your Dog Hates the Holidays!
Dogs need to feel safe and especially in their own homes. None of us are good learners or even well-adjusted… Read More
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Spooky Season: 3 Ways to Keep Dogs Safe During Halloween
By Pro Canine Trainer Annie Phenix, ACB-KSA Years ago, I had the pleasure of working with an absolute gem of… Read More
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Four Ways to Protect Your Dog on Walks
I repeat this mantra daily: it does not matter if you perceive your dog to “be friendly” or that “he… Read More
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Dogs Need to Feel Safe Above All Else
“Dogs need to feel safe – first and foremost,” says Pro Dog Trainer Annie Phenix Read More
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The Subtlety of Canine Body Language
A recent study by an international team of researchers led by Elizabeth Ann Walsh of the Cork Pet Behavior Centre… Read More
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What I Learned from Shelter Dogs
Dogs stuck in shelters taught me more than just canine body language however. I learned about perseverance, especially from dogs… Read More
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Is Your Dog Afraid to Ride in the Car?
by Pro Trainer Annie Phenix, ACB-KSA I am a professional canine behavior expert and I share my life with two… Read More
