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Shoshi Parks

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Why Retractable Leashes Can Be Bad for Dogs—And People

Retractable leashes can be dangerous for both you and your dog. To find out why…

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Your Guide to Training a Blind Dog

Professional dog trainer Shoshi Parks shares her tips for preparing your home for a blind…

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A Trainer’s Complete Guide to Leash Reactive Dogs

Just like humans, dogs can throw a tantrum when something that excites or scares them…

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A new German Shepherd Dog, Husky mixed breed puppy is sleeping in her owner's arms.

How To Spend Your First Week With Your Puppy

You've just brought your puppy home—what now? We ask the experts what needs to happen…

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How to Train a Deaf Dog

As a dog trainer who's fostered deaf dogs, Shoshi Parks knows how to train a…

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How to Teach Your Dog to Spin Around

Teaching your dog to spin around on command is a fun trick and a great…

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Dog Personalities from A to Z: Which One Is Your Pup?

Is your dog's character different than you expected? Check out these common dog personalities to…

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How to Stop a Dog from Barking at Night

Your dog barking can be annoying. But why is your dog barking and what can…

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Introducing Your Puppy to the Leash: A Trainer’s Ultimate Guide

Oh boy! Your puppy has finally reached one of their most important milestones: going for…

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How To Stop a Dog from Destroying the House

Have a dog destroying the house? It's not fun to come home to an anxious…

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Don’t Call it ‘Treat Training’: Why and How to Use Rewards in Dog Training

In the doggy world, there are two major training philosophies: positive-reinforcement training (also called rewards-based…

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3 Simple Rules for Playing Tug With Your Dog (and the Myth You’ve Believed Too Long)

Have you ever been told that you should never play tug with your dog? And…

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