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Author: Jessica Ring

Dog trainer Jessica Ring strives to provide the most effective, efficient, humane and up-to-date solutions for her clients’ dog training needs. Jessica is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and a Professional Canine Behavior Consultant – Accredited (PCBC-A) through the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She is an honors graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers, a rigorous program known as the Harvard of dog training, earning her Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC). Jessica studied with separation anxiety specialist Julie Naismith to earn her SA Pro Training Certificate. She also studied under world-renowned author and trainer Pat Miller at Peaceable Paws Academy, becoming a Pat Miller Certified Trainer (PMCT). As a Fear Free Certified Professional, Jessica is committed to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety and stress in pets. She previously instructed dog training classes at Unleashed Joy. Because she is devoted to continuing education and professional development, she regularly attends workshops and seminars. Furthermore, Jessica has 15 years of teaching experience as a graphic design professor at the university level.
Dog behind gate as an example of environmental management for behavior problems.
Training Info

Are There Quick Fixes for Dog Behavior Problems? Part 2

Management is a vital part of a comprehensive behavior change plan for behavior problems in dogs.

Dog eating roast chicken that's sitting on a plate on the countertop.
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Are There Quick Fixes for Dog Behavior Problems? Part 1

You know what they say, if it sounds too good to be true… it probably is. but sometimes there are effective and simple quick fixes for Dog Behavior Problems.

Set you and your dog up for success, so you can turn problem situations into training opportunities.
Training Info

From “Oh no” to “Yay!” Set you and your dog up for success, so you can turn problem situations into training opportunities.

Set you and your dog up for success, so you create a training opportunity instead of experiencing a dreaded problem situation.

Beagle playing tug-of-war game with a toy.
Commentary / Training Info

We Give You Permission

Dog training and behavior colleagues weigh in on some common misconceptions of doggy dos and don’ts. Read on!

Dog resting comfortably on couch. Wow! sticker placed on top of photo to demonstrate that the dog's comfort level when home alone is more important than time on the clock in separation anxiety training.
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Comfort is More Important Than Time on the Clock in Separation Anxiety Training

With separation anxiety training, we need to focus on the dog’s comfort when home alone, not time on the clock.

Get started with training for separation anxiety training and you'll be your dog's hero.
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Get Started with Training for Separation Anxiety

Are you ready to get started with training for separation anxiety? Here’s what it takes. Unsure if you’re ready to start training to help your dog overcome separation related challenges? …

Scruffy dog with head on back of sofa looking out window
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Signs of Separation Anxiety in Dogs

How can I tell if my dog or puppy has separation anxiety? Do you recognize these potential signs of separation anxiety? You come home from work and find a note …

Puppy Lying Down Looking Left
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Puppies and Separation Anxiety: 5 Things to Know

1. Yes, puppies can have separation anxiety. Contrary to what we’ve all heard, some puppies do get separation anxiety. All puppies should be gently taught that it’s okay to be …

Happy, relaxed dog near food bowl.
Training Info

Don’t Play With Your Dog’s Food

What Is Food Guarding? Food guarding is a very normal behavior for dogs. Their ancestors would not have survived if they allowed someone else to take the food they spent …

Still shot of video showing dog locating a treat hidden under the sofa
Training Info

Teaching Hide & Seek

Teach your dog to search for hidden treats or toys by following the steps in this video series.

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