Separation Anxiety
When I was working at the training facility, something we'd hear often was: "My dog has separation anxiety." My mentor would talk them...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 28, 20217 min read
Preventing the Self-Perpetuating Cycle of Anxiety
I work quite often with anxious dogs. I enjoy building confidence in fearful dogs. I live for helping build healthy coping mechanisms...
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Kayley Paylor
Apr 5, 20219 min read
What Does Least in Intrusive Minimally Aversive Truly Mean?
I consider myself a LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) trainer. I know some would certainly disagree and I will be honest, my...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 23, 20207 min read
Resource Guarding
I remember being almost through my dog training apprenticeship. My primary mentor was asking me if I had any questions (the answer was...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 22, 20204 min read
Muzzles - Not Just for the Aggressive Dog
When I take out my muzzles, my dogs come running, ready for a party. They associate their muzzles with racing, which is one of their...
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Kayley Paylor
Nov 12, 20209 min read
Tips and Tricks for Fearful and Insecure Dogs
I love working with soft dogs - dogs that take instruction easily, that wilt if you're too firm with them, went are sensitive to you as a...
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Kayley Paylor
Oct 23, 20203 min read
Socialization Gaps
One thing that comes up when I'm working with clients who have done a great job with socialization and raising their puppies is when...
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Kayley Paylor
Sep 25, 20207 min read
Fear Periods - Watch Out For That Secondary Fear Period
One days when Amidi was thirteen months old we were getting ready for bed. My husband turned on his electric tooth brush, which he's...
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Kayley Paylor
Sep 7, 20193 min read
Look at That!
This is the second post in my series on reactivity in dogs. There are many puppy raising protocols out there. Some of the most popular...
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Kayley Paylor
Jun 24, 20195 min read
An Overview of Reactivity
Almost everyone has seen a reactive dog at some point, whether you own on or have met one walking down the street. If you see a dog...
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