The Canine Chronicle

Lessons and stories for dog owners

Welcome to The Canine Chronicle — a collection of real-life lessons, training stories, and proven tips to help you build a deeper connection with your dog. Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or looking for advanced off-leash training, you’ll find insights here to make life with your dog more joyful and stress-free.

Loose leash walking: How to stop pulling and enjoy walks with your dog.
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Loose leash walking: How to stop pulling and enjoy walks with your dog.

Walking your dog should be enjoyable for both you and your dog.  It is an activity that you are doing together and should be balanced for the both of you. It is no fun being dragged down the street by your dog and it isn’t any fun for the dog to just be constantly marching. Using the right structure, concepts, and consistency you can teach your dog to walk with you.  However, How the walk is viewed by you needs to change as well.

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Puppy Potty Training: Proven Steps for a Clean Home (Portland Edition)
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Puppy Potty Training: Proven Steps for a Clean Home (Portland Edition)

Struggling with potty training your pup? One of the best things you can do is get some help to get some guidance on how to best teach your puppy to go potty outside. Potty training isn’t just abut going potty outside it is also about the habit as well. Taking care of business first, then going to do fun things.

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