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The Shaping Box Method: Sharpen Your Dog’s Heel, Sit-Front, and Stand Positions

Want competition-level precision from your dog’s obedience work? The shaping box technique helps define exact sit, down, and ...

Sit Happens! Companion Dog Training Recognized With 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Pet Training in Southern Alberta

October 29, 2025 / Sit Happens! Companion Dog Training has been honoured with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Pet Training category for Southern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's ...
Los Angeles Times

The Training Every Puppy Needs in Their First Weeks

We spend so much time thinking about a dog’s physical health. The right food. The right walks. Regular vet visits. But what about their mind? That’s the part people tend to overlook. Dr. Ian Dunbar, ...
Psychology Today

Dog Training Reframed: Fun, Enriching, and Lifelong

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...