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Building Confidence with Your Dog
Often the first thing people want to teach their dog is obedience. Obedience are skills your dog can learn, and they can be very helpful,...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
May 12 min read
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Stop Guessing, Start Clicking: Elevate Your Dog's Training with a Clicker!
A clicker has no emotions, and you can learn how to use one.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Apr 92 min read
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How to Train a Dog to Wait
Training your dog wait can be used in many ways in your home and out on walks.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Feb 12 min read
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How to Prevent and Stop Counter Surfing
You may have a dog that has become a professional counter surfer. I hope not, but you are in the right place for some tips and help. A...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Jan 53 min read
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Bad Weather Days/ Dog Mental Stimulation
As we approach the season for bad weather days. Some dogs have many stuffed toys, chew bones, snuffy mats and more. That is great when...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Aggression in Dogs Conference 2024
Aggression in Dogs 2024 was a great conference, once again. I try to attend to every year. This is an opportunity for me to listen to...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Basic Needs in a Dog's Life: Food, Water, Shelter, Safety & Predictability
Dogs come into our lives, and we bring them into homes. A species we domesticate them now living and learning how to navigate in a human...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Dog to Dog Reactivity & Staying Under Threshold
As I work with dogs that are reactive, this dog when I started his training to approaching other dogs took set ups to help him stay under...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Introducing Dogs in a Home Environment
I was recently asked how to introduce a dog into a home. One important step is to let the new dog decompress and let the new dog take...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Understanding Dog Body Language/ The Shake-Off
I have never like dog-to-dog greeting on leash, because it can cause frustration in dogs. Dogs can become snarly and snappy at each...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Play Styles in Dogs: It Does Make a Difference
The month of July always has a big bang in it. I had a new dog come in on July 2, 2024. As I started to work with her and get to know her...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Jul 6, 20244 min read
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Preparing Your Dog for The 4th of July
We are close to July 4, 2024, and with this celebration comes loud noises, big booms and big bangs. Some dogs will need medication to...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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Using A Marker in Dog Training: Verbal or Clicker
Are you using a verbal reward marker or a clicker? I do hope you are using one of them during your training. I often use the word "YES"...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
May 14, 20242 min read
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House Training the Puppy Tips
Helpful tips for house training your puppy.

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
May 4, 20243 min read
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When Your Dog Pulls: Toward a Distraction
A distraction can be anything from a rabbit, skateboard, another dog, any object can be a distraction to a dog. I think we have all been...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Environment Changes: Helping your Dog on Walks
Recently I was training a dog to walk on leash. As I start training the dog the first step starts inside the home or a place that has...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Apr 13, 20241 min read
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Give Your Dog Time to Process: Training Recall
Recall is training your dog to return to you. When training a dog to "come" I always start up close, just a short distance away. This...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Teaching Your Dog Basics: The Leash
Teaching a dog about the leash and what to do when the leash gets tight, takes time and patience. Any dog will pull with a regular flat...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Dog Bite Prevention Week April 7 - 13 2024
In 2018 I earned a certification for dog bite prevention educator. My goal to help people and families. Often children receive bites...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Choosing & Holding A Leash for Your Dog
There are many brands of leashes on the market. When it comes to choosing one, find one that feels comfortable in your hand. Take time...

Mecca Curtice, CDBC, CCDT, CFDM
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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