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Training doesn’t fall apart because dogs are stubborn or unmotivated. More often, it breaks down when handlers are inconsistent, unpredictable, or unclear under pressure. After
Learn how leash handling, timing, and space affect dog behavior. Improve communication and reduce stress through clearer handling skills.
Behavior doesn’t happen in isolation. Every choice your dog makes is influenced by their emotional state, environment, past experiences, and the information they’re receiving from you.
Long before your dog processes a word, they are already responding to you. Your posture, movement, breathing, and tension tell your dog more than any verbal cue ever will.
Starting the New Year with your dog is about building reliable routines, setting realistic expectations, and strengthening the relationship—not just teaching obedience.
The holiday whirlwind is over — the guests are gone, decorations are coming down, and routines are slowly returning.
If your dog seems extra tired, unusually edgy, or a little “off,” you’re not imagining it.
Mantrailing is one of the best enrichment activities for pet dogs. It’s accessible, fun, and most importantly—dog-driven.
People often ask me how I can confidently say that mantrailing helps with reactivity, fear, and a lack of confidence in dogs. The answer is simple: because I’ve seen it firsthand—in my own dogs.
From reactivity to resource guarding, or fear to frustration, we approach each case with empathy and a toolkit full of real-world strategies—not judgment.
We’re thrilled to announce that Next Step K9 Center is now an Accredited Mantrailing Global Instructor, proudly serving the state of Oklahoma!
Behavior changes can be influenced by many factors. It’s rarely a dog simply acting out!
Living with a female dog in heat is a little like cohabitating with a hormonal teenager who also happens to be very fast, very furry, and very opinionated. She’s got feelings, y’all.
Kid and Dog safety is nothing to joke about! Here are few tips and photos to illustrate safety first.
Many people mistakenly equate discipline with punishment, but they are not the same. True discipline prevents the need for punishment because it sets clear expectations and teaches our dogs how to make good choices.
Meeting our dogs genetic needs through dog sport activities, increases their physical and mental wellbeing.
Explore the L.E.G.S of your adolescent dog! It’s a great age to shape who your dog will be, while meeting their needs.
