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It's a puppy, not a puppet!

It's a puppy, not a puppet!

It's a puppy, not a puppet!Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2026/03/25

Puppies and puppets are easy to mix up. Both are cute, cuddly, and can come with strings attached. But for heavens sake, please know the difference!

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Dog Training... or Railroading?

Dog Training... or Railroading?

Dog Training... or Railroading?Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2026/02/20

Lately I've been thinking about the word 'training' as it relates to dogs... When are we teaching them... and when is it railroading them? Where do we draw the line?

Does Your Dog's Life Matter?

Does Your Dog's Life Matter?

Does Your Dog's Life Matter?Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2026/02/06

Several times recently I have met with folks who are coming to me after working with more... traditional... trainers. I just have one question for folks who train this way.

The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

The Unpleasant Truth About Good DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/25

It's a truth that the vast majority of dog trainers refuse to accept or admit: good dogs are born, not trained.

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For Dogs

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For Dogs

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/22

Amelia and I joke that we moonlight as therapists. This feels especially true when we have to discuss setting boundaries.

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Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.

Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.

Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/22

'Don't shop - adopt!' people say. Listen, adopting isn't right for everyone but whether or not you adopt, you absolutely have to shop. Here's why.

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