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Even professionals can benefit from a refresher course in dog training. That’s why we recently partnered with Pet Waggin’ and hosted a dog training workshop just for their team. We met up in Long Beach’s beautiful El Dorado Park for a session that was as fun as it was educational. We’re going to share a […]
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If you’re a dog parent, you’ve likely heard the term ‘dominance’ and ‘alpha dog’ before. By definition, dominance means having power or influence over others. Perhaps you’ve seen a dog at the dog park or in a playgroup that seems to ‘overpower’ the others. Or maybe the dog even gives off the vibe […]
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Have you heard the term ‘learned helplessness’ before? This is an important term in dog training, so we’re going to dive into what it is and why it matters. Learned helplessness is something we see too often. In our consultations, dog guardians report that their dog stopped walking, laid down on walks, froze, or refused […]
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Unlike traditional dog training or private in-person dog training where you need to be in person and near the dog trainer you want to work with, all you need for virtual dog training is a computer and a webcam! Often, when I promote online dog training (i.e., remote or virtual dog training sessions), […]
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At Underdogs Long Beach, our methods are backed by science, and we have the education to prove it! However, unless you are familiar with the dog training world, you likely don’t care or understand what “science-based dog training” means. That’s okay! Here, we will explore what this means and how we apply it daily in […]