Dogly loves Melissa because of Melissa's "every dog is different" view on science-based positive training.

Articles from Melissa:

Loose Leash Walking - Taking it on the road. Why & How to Teach Your Dog the Chin Rest How does your home environment affect alone time success? Train Your Dog Month! Happy Thanksgiving! Why & How to Teach Your Dog "Touch" Guided By A Force-Free Dog Trainer Hi, I'm Melissa! How to Read the Messages Your Dog is Sending: Dog Body Language Series Reading Your Dog's Eyes & Ears: Dog Body Language Series Leash Reactivity : Part 2 - Management and Behavior Change Have a Puppy or Adult dog who struggles to be alone? Let's make the door a bore! Advice From A Separation Anxiety Trainer: How To Get Your Dog Used To Being Alone Dog Attachment Issues? Try This To Help With Your Dog's Separation Anxiety How To Train A Dog To Stay Home Alone: Tips From A Separation Anxiety Trainer Mellow - Reactive Dog Training Separation Anxiety in Dogs - There is hope! Why & How to Get Your Pup Started with "Marker" Training Live Support Group for People and Dogs with Separation Anxiety Concerns Hand Target - The most versatile of beginner behaviors New Dog Basics: Capturing Your Dog's Attention & Eye Contact What I recommend before your walk ever starts so your walk starts right! New Trick - Leg Weaving! Dog Crazies? Puppy Zoomies? What are they!!!!! Leg Weave Mechanics "Go Say Hi" - Teaching calm greetings to your excited pup! Muzzle Conditioning - Teach your dog to love their muzzle Most important thing to teach your new puppy!! Tell me what you hope to learn from me! FIDO COME! How to build a solid come when called! What is "Leash Reactivity" in dogs? Part 1 3 Part Support Series for People with Dogs with Separation Anxiety Part 3 Nose Work Games for Your Dog Leash Reactivity: Part 3 - Planning Training Sessions 7 Tips To Get Ahead of Noise Anxiety for Dogs Scared of Thunder or Fireworks What to expect on the road with your dog, where you're staying, and when things go wrong.... For people who want to create a successful "patio" dog. 3 Part Support Series for People with Dogs with Separation Anxiety Part 1 "Look at That" -- Instead of... (barking and lunging on leash) So you got a puppy! Where to start first - Puppy Socialization!! Teaching your dog to "SPIN" HELP! My Puppy won't stop biting me!!! Training tips for your baby shark! 15 Must Brings When Traveling With Your Dog 5 "Tips" On Separation Anxiety In Dogs You Shouldn't Listen To So you want to enjoy walking your dog? Start here! Separation Anxiety, Confinement Anxiety, or Incomplete Crate Training? Edison's Reactive Dog Training 3 Part Support Series for People with Dogs with Separation Anxiety Part 2 Teach Your Dog to Settle Anywhere: Mat Training for Dogs Hand Touch Training Challenge - Part 2 What To Do If Your Dog Isn't Used To Being Left Alone 2019 Content Schedule - Puppies / Tricks / Body Language DIY Mental Enrichment For Dogs - A survival guide! Live Support Group for People with Dogs Struggling with Fear and Anxiety Confidence Building for Fearful and Anxious Dogs: Ask the Trainer! Live Support Group for People Living with Dogs who are Fearful or Reactive in the Outside World

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