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The Weekly High-Five Dog Training Newsletter by Pamela Brown

I'm committed to helping dog owners find the solutions they are looking for to create a calm home environment and a bond with their dogs so everyone enjoys the journey together. Learn more at https://down4paws.com or find dog training tips on IG @down4paws

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๐Ÿพ Why 'come' stopped working (it's not your dog)

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ Hey there, Todayโ€™s all about a big quick win that you can utilize after you read this email. So letโ€™s jump right into it. Quick Win This week's Quick Win focuses on โ€œStop Practicing Failure".Here's something I see at the dog park constantly: Owner calls their dog. Dog ignores them. Owner calls again. And again. And again. The dog finally comes (or doesn't). Owner either rewards them or scolds them depending on how frustrated they are. Here's what just happened: You...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ One Quick Win ๐Ÿ™ One Video to Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,December is here, which means cold weather walks, dogs who still pull like sled dogs, and Christmas dinner prep that's about to cover every counter in your house. Speaking of which, if your dog counter surfs now, they're going to be a nightmare when that holiday meal is resting on the counter. This week I'm sharing how to stop the stealing before Christmas chaos hits, revealing the real reasons dogs pull...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ Hey there, Your dog was doing great for a while. Then suddenly it's like they forgot everything. Here's the deal. It's probably not your dog being stubborn. And it's probably not that the training method doesn't work. The missing piece? Consistency. I know what you're thinking. "Pam, I've heard this a million times." But most people think they're being consistent when they're actually all over the place. The Power of Just Showing Up Before I became a trainer, my dog Pal...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ One Quick Win ๐Ÿ™ One Video to Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Fifteen days until Thanksgiving. That's it. If your dog doesn't have a solid "go to your spot" command right now, the next two weeks are crucial. Because when fifteen people show up at your door, you need somewhere to send your dog that isn't "go be crazy somewhere else." This week I'm teaching you the one command that will save your Thanksgiving, revealing why force-free training actually gets better...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ One Quick Win ๐Ÿ™ One Video to Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Let's be real. Thanksgiving is three weeks away and if you wait until the day before to think about how your dog's going to handle a house full of guests, you're already behind. Here's the thing. Whatever your dog does on a random Tuesday when someone comes over? They're going to do that on Thanksgiving. But way worse. With more people. And turkey on the table. So if your dog jumps now, they'll jump then....

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ Hey there, I've been getting a ton of calls lately about off-leash recall. And when I dig into it with these families, it's always the same story: "We've tried treats. We've practiced in the yard. But the second we're at the park and my dog sees another dog? Gone. It's like I don't exist." Sound familiar? Here's what's probably happening. You're not doing anything wrong. Your dog isn't stubborn or broken. The issue? Most people skip the foundation work and jump straight...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ One Quick Win ๐Ÿ™ One Video to Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Cold weather is settling in, which means shorter walks and more indoor time. If your dog is getting bored and restless, you need activities that tire them out mentally without requiring much space or setup. This week, I'm sharing a simple indoor enrichment game that works wonders, teaching you how to stop your dog from stealing everything in sight, and celebrating the pure joy dogs show when it's walk...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ Hey there, I'm doing something different this week. No quick tips or training videos today. I need to tell you about something I've been keeping separate from my training work. A few weeks ago, I got a message from someone after our session together. Her dog had been acting anxious. Training wasn't helping. The vet couldn't find anything wrong. She was stuck. So we did something different. I connected with both her dogs through animal communication. The anxious one was...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ One Quick Win ๐Ÿ™ One Video to Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Ever feel like your dog knew a command perfectly last week but suddenly acts like they've never heard it before? You're not imagining it. And it's probably not your dog's fault. This week, I'm revealing the three secrets that make training actually stick for life, sharing a crucial safety skill you need before Halloween candy litters the sidewalks, and highlighting why your dog's physical fitness matters...

The Weekly High Five ๐Ÿพ One Quick Win ๐Ÿ™ One Video to Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ One Post I Loved Hey Reader,Halloween is just around the corner, and with constant doorbell ringing and excited trick-or-treaters, it's prime time for dogs to bolt out open doors. This week, I'm sharing a crucial safety technique to prevent door dashing before the chaos begins, giving you everything you need to help your dog survive Halloween stress-free, and teaching an impressive positioning trick that's perfect for managing your...