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How Summer Heat Affects Dog Behavior (and What to Do About It)

Why Your Dog Seems “Off” During Hot Weather The summer sun is out, and your routine is finally feeling fun again — but suddenly, your dog seems tired, stubborn, or just… different. Sound familiar? Many dog owners notice changes in behavior during the summer months. Whether it’s sluggishness on walks, increased reactivity, or trouble settling …

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How Summer Weather Affects Dog Training Progress (And What You Can Do About It)

Introduction: Training Doesn’t Stop When the Temperature Rises Summer is here — longer days, more time outside, and plenty of chances to bond with your dog. But while it may feel like the perfect season for training, summer weather brings specific challenges that can affect your dog’s behavior and progress. If your pup seems more …

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Columbus Dog Training: Why We Get The Best Results

The most significant difference between the Columbus dog training at Off Leash K9 Training and other dog trainers, in general, is our philosophy of not approaching training with an ideological bias. There are many training methodologies, and an owner can quickly get confused while researching how to approach a behavior problem while searching the web …

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eCollar Demonstration

Below is a short eCollar Demonstration, lighthearted video showing a small portion of a presentation I recently gave. This talk focused on pressure and motivation in dog training, and the clip below highlights the eCollar portion. I am regularly asked about eCollars and am constantly educating the public on how we use them here at Off Leash K9 Training, …

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