Teaching Your Dog The Collar Grab
Learn how we prevent dog bites from happening when a dog has his collar grabbed. This simple training tip is a great safety prevention.
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METROPAWLITAN DOG TRAINING BLOG - FREE DOG TRAINING TIPS
At Metropawlitan Dog Training Inc. in Calgary, AB, we believe that a well-trained dog is a happy dog! Our blog is a treasure trove of free dog training tips and insights, designed to help pet owners tackle various dog training goals with ease. Gain valuable insights from Metropawlitan's dog trainers that can help you to better understand your dog's behavior and tailor your training approach accordingly. We help you nurture a positive relationship with your dog, and make training a fun and rewarding experience for both of you!
Suzanne Tam BSc.
Mar 124 min read
Psychology Of Play In Puppy Training
Learn how playing with your puppy can give you some surprising side effects on your puppy training and socialization efforts.
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Feb 271 min read
Mastering Leash Communication
Learn what mastering leash communication is and how it can improve your dog's training and his overall relationship with you.
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Feb 201 min read
Understanding Trigger Points
The Key To Successful Distraction Proofing Training Welcome to our new segment Training Tip Tuesday! Today, we're diving into a crucial...
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Dec 19, 20233 min read
How To Get Your Dog Off Leash Reliable - What You Do In Foundational Puppy Training Matters
Want to know how to raise a dog that is off leash reliable? It all starts with what you do with the in puppy training. Learn more here!
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Applying Dog Training Exercises To Christmas Decorating
Who says you can't practice your dog training while decorating your Christmas tree? Check out how we use training for peaceful decorating!
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Understanding Dog Body Language: A Key to Successful Training
Dog body language reflects emotions, impacting behaviour in training. Understand their emotional state before assuming disobedience.
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Aug 22, 20233 min read
What Proper Puppy Socialization Is...And What It Isn't.
Discover the art of proper puppy socialization! Craft connections, anticipate cues, & ensure harmonious interactions.
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Recall Training: Uncommon Tips For Success
Here's the most common traits I've noticed in working with the most successful dog owners with well recall trained dogs.
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Jul 18, 20233 min read
How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
Love being out in the water? Learn how to teach your dog to swim in a few easy steps!
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Jun 30, 20233 min read
How To Help Your Sound Sensitive Dog Deal With Canada Day Fireworks
What is Canada Day celebrations without fireworks? But let's face it, not all dogs love this beautiful display of lights in the night...
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Loose Leash Walking Updates With Rumour - Transitioning Training To The Outside World
Check out Rumour's first loose leash walking training session with us in an outdoor environment!
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Life Lessons I've Learned From Dogs
You know one of the reasons why I love dogs and training so much? They can teach you so much about yourself…and inspire self growth…if...
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Feb 15, 20231 min read
How Play And Loose Leash Training Translate To Distractions (Rumour's Training Updates)
We’ve started to introduce distraction proofing to our puppy Rumour’s loose leash walking training. Check out her progress!
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Puppy Training: Loose Leash Walking With Rumour (Updates)
Integrating play into our loose leash walking trainng with Rumour, the Malamute puppy.
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Puppy Training Tip: Keep Your Sessions Short And Sweet
I'm a fan of short, but quality training sets. Especially for puppy training. This is especially true when I'm trying to teach a brand...
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Jan 26, 20232 min read
How Playing With Your Dog Can Help Your Training
Learn how playing with your dog can be a valuable asset to your training program. 
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Suzanne Tam BSc.
Jan 13, 20232 min read
On The Other Side Of Disaster, There's A Breakthrough
Dog training can be messy. In fact, it's supposed to be. But it's how you respond to the mess that makes the biggest difference.
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