Melissa | Prof. Dog Trainer

The Beatles song "A Day in the Life" has a frequency only dogs can hear. In 2013, Paul McCartney verified he added the frequency!

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Debunking Myths: Pitbull Bans Work

In 2019, Ledy VanKavage of Best Friends Animal Society worked on a study that found BSL (Breed Specific Legislation), unfairly targets certain dogs and breeds. In addition, another 2019 Veterinarian study found most Veterinarians believe bans are not effective.

Every dog behavior has a reason; Nothing is random or unpredictable if you know dog behavior. Each dog's behavior comes from the set of circumstances, triggers, and history of the animal.

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Debunking Myths: More Dangerous

According to the American Pitbull Foundation, Pitbulls passed 82% of the time on temperament tests compared to 77% with the general dog population, disproving that they are more dangerous than other breeds.

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When you mark a good behavior immediately, it connects the action with getting a reward! Make sure to reward after the click!

Training to a T, LLC is a positive reinforcement trainer out of Utah. Give us a follow for more dog-related information!

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2025 Turkey Trot Now Registering

Complete a 5K on your schedule and from anywhere (can be broken up into smaller segments). Earn a medal for you or your dog to wear!

For more info: https://trainingtoat.com/2025-turkey-trot-virtual-5k/

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🎃🐾October is National Pitbull Awareness Month.

Aggressive

There is no consistent scientific evidence Pitbulls are more aggressive than other breeds. Dog behavior comes from it's environment, training and circumstances, not from breed. SOURCE: Peer reviewed studies.

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Routines are essential for all dogs. You can help alleviate many problem behaviors by getting into a routine. Create one that works for you and your pup both.

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We're always thankful for our customers, past and present! If you've worked with us in the past and would like to send us a testimonial, please email train2at@gmail.com and we might feature it on our socials!

If you have training needs, we'd love you to consider us!

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🎃🐾October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

Did you know, we offer training discounts to people who have adopted from shelters? Just show us your adoption paperwork!

Training to a T, LLC focuses on positive reinforcement dog training. Check us out at www.trainingtoat.com.

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🎃🐾October is National Pitbull Awareness Month. Each Monday we debunk common myths.

Locking Jaws

No dog has jaws that lock. Pitbull jaws are the same as any other dog. This is confirmed by several sources including Pubmed Studies and Peer Reviewed Studies.

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Today is National Kindness to Animals Day. Donate to a shelter, give a pup an extra treat, or just give your own pup some extra loves today.

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🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾

"One of the quickest ways to get your dog not to trust you is to keep overriding your dog telling you he does not feel safe."
-Suzanne Clothier

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"Socialization needs to be done in a safe and positive way that will teach the puppy to be confident and unafraid of people, places, things, textures, sights, and sounds"
-Anthony De Marinis

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🐶🐾TIP OF THE WEEK🐾🐶

Socialization is commonly misunderstood as simply playing with other dogs or people. In reality, it is much more than that. Proper socialization includes introducing your pup to textures, household items, places, sounds, and more!

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Golden Retrievers, Doodles, Spaniels, Samoyeds, & Shih Tzu's are just a few breeds that have natural inclinations for socialization. Ideally, all pups should be socialized by the time they reach 12 weeks old.
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🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾

"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
-Edward Hoagland

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🐶🐾TIP OF THE WEEK🐾🐶

Did you know, one of the first steps in dog training is setting up an exercise and enrichment routine? Incorporating both of these are essential in creating a well-rounded dog and are vital in solving many behavioral problems.
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Regardless of what breed you have, make sure your pup gets both physical and mental exercise. Another word for "mental exercise" is enrichment. Walking, playing fetch, food puzzles, scent games, and DIY enrichment activities will all help alleviate problem behaviors.

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🐾🐾Quote of the Week🐾🐾

"Our dogs are doing the best they can with the education we've given them in the environment we've put them in."
-Susan Garrett

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The biggest part of dog training is what happens on the human side. Make sure when you are training your pup, you are also training yourself on how to better communicate with the dog in front of you. Each pup is different so being adaptable is key.

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All breeds require training. When you decide to adopt a new family member, identify which breed works best for your family lifestyle and use that breed's characteristics to help you train. Professional trainers can help you work through any issue you may be experiencing.

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🐶🐶Quote of the Week🐶🐶

The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.

Author: Ambrose Bierce

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🐾🐾Training Tip🐾🐾

If you find yourself struggling with training, it is okay to go backwards and give your dog a win by practicing a behavior they already know. This gives them confidence in themselves and keeps them interested in training.

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🐶🐶Greyhound🐶🐶

Sighthounds typically have very mild temperaments. They require positive methods when training and should be socialized early on.

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🐶🐶Quote of the Week🐶🐶

I'm a lot less cranky when it's just me and my dog.

Author: Bob Petersen

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🐾🐾Training Tip🐾🐾

Work training into your life, not the other way around. In order for it to be successful, try several things and determine what will work with your schedule and what won't. If you need help determining this, work with a positive reinforcement trainer.

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🐶🐶Chinese Crested🐶🐶

Great dogs for sports like agility and flyball. Training must be done with positive methods and trainers as harshness will damage your relationship with your dog.

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🐶🐶Quote of the Week🐶🐶

"To err is human— To forgive, canine."

Author: Unknown

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🐾🐾Training Tip🐾🐾

When training your pup, you always want to communicate with your dog. You do this by marking the appropriate behavior at the right moment. Timing is essential, so play clicker games and improve your timing to improve your training.

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