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Should We Crate Train Our Dogs?

Is crate training cruel? Why do we recommend every dog is taught to feel comfortable in a crate? Learn this and more

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Recognising Stress In Dogs On Walks

Many dogs experience daily stress on their walks and many guardians have not yet been given the tools to read subtle canine communication. Learn 5 stress signs to look out for on walks.

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

4 Ways To Avoid Your Reactive Dog’s Triggers

CCA’s favorite 4 ways to avoid an disaster and move reactive dogs away from and safely past triggers

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A Training Plan For Separation Anxiety

Do you feel trapped in your own home with your dog who barks, howls, and is destructive when you leave? Learn how to treat separation anxiety from a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

A Training Plan For Leash Reactivity

Leash reactivity can be a major challenge, especially for city dogs but at CCA we are experts in treating reactive dogs in the urban environment. Karishma Warr, Head of Training & Behavior, explains a 4 step training plan to recovery.

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Should You Avoid Your Reactive Dog’s Triggers?

If you have a reactive dog, you may have been told to expose them to their triggers so they can ‘get used to it, but is this really the way to approach this behavior concern?

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Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT Karishma Warr, CCA Head of Training & Behavior, MA | CCPDT-KA | FFCP | CSAT

Understanding Leash Reactivity

What is Leash Reactivity, and what are the behaviors associated with this challenging condition?

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