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  • A dog with their head in the ground digging in a yard.

    How to Stop My Dog From Digging

    Discover positive, effective solutions that work with your dog’s natural instincts to dig. Our expert tips help you redirect unwanted digging through enrichment, training, and simple adjustments—no punishment needed. A happier dog and a better-looking yard start here!

    Published On: April 3rd, 2025By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • What is a COVID Puppy? – Understanding and Supporting Your Pandemic Puppy: A Comprehensive K9 Turbo Training Guide

    If you adopted a puppy during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now struggling with behavioral issues as life returns to normal, you’re not alone.

    Published On: February 14th, 2025By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • A puppy sits patiently waiting for a treat from their person.

    Best Practices for Dog Training in Ferndale MI: Why Consistent Reinforcement works better than Jackpotting

    As professional dog trainers, we’re passionate about helping dogs and their people succeed together. Today, we’re diving into a topic that often sparks debate in the positive reinforcement training community: jackpotting – the practice of delivering unusually large rewards when a dog performs particularly well.

    Published On: January 30th, 2025By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • Overcoming Distractions dog training class at K9 Turbo Training.

    Dog Training Ferndale: Overcoming Distractions Class | K9 Turbo Training

    Learn more about our class, "Overcoming Distractions". In this class, we'll focus on developing essential skills to help your dog stay connected and cooperative with you, even in the midst of exciting or distracting situations.

    Published On: January 29th, 2025By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • Ayoka Bubar, CPDT-KA a

    Systemic Racism In The Dog Community

    Systemic Racism touches every part of our lives – and pet ownership* is no different.

    So as Black History Month comes to a close, we wanted to shine light on what role racism was and is still playing in the world of

    Published On: February 28th, 2022By Laura Maihofer CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
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  • A trainer walks a dog outside at K9 Turbo Training.

    More than playing with puppies: the reality of working with dogs.

    If you're wondering if the dog industry is right for you, take some time to consider these aspects of the job.

    Published On: June 21st, 2020By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • A gray terrier dog looking up at the camera ready for dog training at K9 Turbo Training.

    Train your dog more effectively

    Making a few changes to the way in which we train can often significantly improve our communication with our dogs and help us train more efficiently and effectively.

    Published On: May 5th, 2020By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • Outdoor dog training at K9 Turbo Training.

    What to do if your dog gets loose

    If the thought of your dog getting away from you is one of your worst nightmares, you're not alone.

    Published On: March 17th, 2020By Margo Butler, CPDT-KA
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  • A brown puppy with a green stuffy plays indoors.

    Puppy socialization during social distancing.

    Social distancing naturally makes the process of socializing your puppy more difficult, but there are several things that you can do to set your puppy up for success.

    Published On: March 15th, 2020By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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  • A white dog sits at a chair at a table with the name Lazlo on a cake in front of them.

    If I use food in training, will my dog only listen when I have food?

    Many people worry that using positive reinforcement, “treat training,” or otherwise rewarding their dog with food in training will result in a dog who only listens when food in involved. We review options for reinforcement training.

    Published On: March 10th, 2020By Katelin Thomas, BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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